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MA S1387
Restricting toxic PFAS chemicals in consumer products to protect our health
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
02/28/2022
02/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to restrict toxic PFAS chemicals in consumer products to protect our health. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to restrict the use of toxic PFAS chemicals in certain consumer products to protect public health. The key provisions are:
1. It bans the sale of products like child car seats, cookware, fabric treatments, personal care products, rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture that contain PFAS chemicals above 1 part per million.
2. Manufacturers of these products must test for PFAS and certify to the state that their products do not contain PFAS above the limit.
3. The Attorney General has the authority to enforce these restrictions under the state's consumer protection laws.
4. The law will take effect on January 1, 2023.
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a class of synthetic chemicals that are persistent in the environment and can have negative health effects. This bill seeks to limit consumer exposure to these toxic chemicals by prohibiting their use in a variety of household products.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Jo Comerford (D)*,
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
John Keenan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 02/28/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1387 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1387.pdf |
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