MA H2350

Bill

Restricting toxic PFAS chemicals in consumer products to protect our health

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to further regulate PFAS chemicals in consumer products. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to further regulate PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) chemicals in consumer products in Massachusetts. It prohibits the sale of certain products, such as child car seats, cookware, fabric treatments, personal care products, rugs and carpets, and upholstered furniture, if they contain intentionally added PFAS or have measurable PFAS levels above 1 part per million. Manufacturers of these products must test for and certify the PFAS content before selling them in the state. The Attorney General is granted authority to enforce these provisions under the state's consumer protection laws. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (30)

Jack Lewis (D)*, Ruth Balser (D), Natalie Blais (D), Michelle Ciccolo (D), Jo Comerford (D), Marcos Devers (D), Carol Doherty (D), Mindy Domb (D), Lori Ehrlich (D), Carmine Gentile (D), Jessica Giannino (D), Tami Gouveia (D), Natalie Higgins (D), Vanna Howard (D), Patrick Kearney (D), Mary Keefe (D), David LeBoeuf (D), Mike Moore (D), Brian Murray (D), Tram Nguyen (D), Patrick O'Connor (R), Steve Owens (D), Marc Pacheco (D), Dave Rogers (D), Lindsay Sabadosa (D), Dan Sena (D), Walter Timilty (D), Erika Uyterhoeven (D), Andy Vargas (D), Tommy Vitolo (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4818 (on 06/02/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2350

(14 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2350
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2350.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H159	Further regulating the promotion of marijuana and marijuana products	Accompanied a study order, see H5022	Similar To
H2244	Further regulating the sale of tobacco products	Accompanied a study order, see H5035	Similar To
H2354	To increase access to disposable menstrual products in prisons, homeless shelters, and public schools	Accompanied S1445	Similar To
H2897	Establishing a tax exemption for artisan products sold in cultural districts	Accompanied a study order, see H5250	Similar To
H341	Relative to the digital right to repair	Accompanied S166	Similar To
H4818	Restricting toxic PFAS chemicals in consumer products to protect our health	No further action taken	Replaced by
H690	Concerning disposable menstrual products in schools	No further action taken	Similar To
S1459	To protect youth from the harms of tobacco and e-cigarette products	Accompanied a study order, see S2692	Similar To
S1481	To restore integrity in the marketing of pharmaceutical products and medical devices	Accompanied a study order, see S2772	Similar To
S216	Relative to allergens in cosmetic products	Accompanied a study order, see S2666	Similar To
S2536	Relative to small businesses and the sale of certain cultural products	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S528	Protecting pollinators by eliminating harmful products	Accompanied a study order, see S2734	Similar To
S623	Prohibiting the sale of fur products	Accompanied a study order, see S2734	Similar To
S624	Studying the effect of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in commercial products	Accompanied a study order, see S2734	Similar To

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