MA S2655

Bill

Establishing a moratorium on the procurement of structures or activities generating PFAS emissions

Introduced
01/31/2022

In Committee
03/24/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a moratorium on the procurement of structures or activities generating PFAS emissions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a moratorium on the procurement of structures or activities generating PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) emissions. PFAS are a class of highly persistent chemicals that can have toxic effects on human health. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection will enforce the moratorium, which will remain in effect until the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the relevant Massachusetts state agencies promulgate PFAS emission standards deemed consistent with public health and safety. The goal of the bill is to limit the exposure of Massachusetts residents, directly or indirectly, to PFAS contaminants via airborne emissions.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Marc Pacheco (D)*, Carol Doherty (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/24/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2655

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2655
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2655.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1905	Establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium	Accompanied a study order, see H5173	Similar To
H568	To place a moratorium on high stakes testing for the duration of the COVID-19 state of emergency	Accompanied a study order, see H5074	Similar To
S2030	Establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S297	Responding to the COVID-19 emergency by instituting a moratorium on the administration of the MCAS test for the 2020-2021 school year	Accompanied a study order, see S2756	Similar To
S577	Protecting public health and reducing health care costs	Accompanied a study order, see S2800	Similar To
S604	Establishing tracking and reporting requirements for Massachusetts transportation fuels and associated greenhouse gas emissions	Postponed to Monday, August 1, 2022	Similar To
S9	Creating a next-generation roadmap for Massachusetts climate policy	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 8 of the Acts of 2021	Similar To
S952	To establish a moratorium on non-judicial residential foreclosure	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To

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