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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to reduce exposure to BPA. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to reduce exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), bisphenol S (BPS), and bisphenol AF (BPAF) in Massachusetts. It prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of thermal paper containing these chemicals after July 1, 2022. The bill also requires the Toxics Use Reduction Institute to evaluate the hazards of chemical and non-chemical alternatives to these chemicals and identify safer alternatives by June 30, 2021. The Department of Public Health may require manufacturers to submit information on the coating ingredients used in cash register receipts, and the Toxics Use Reduction Institute will provide an updated list of chemicals of concern by January 1, 2022, allowing the Department to restrict the use of additional chemicals if safer alternatives are available.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2772 (on 03/17/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1423 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1423.pdf |
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