MA H4818

Bill

Restricting toxic PFAS chemicals in consumer products to protect our health

Introduced
06/02/2022

In Committee
07/12/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Restricting toxic PFAS chemicals in consumer products to protect our health

AI Summary

This bill aims to restrict the use of toxic PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) chemicals in certain consumer products in Massachusetts. It prohibits the sale, offering for sale, or distribution of PFAS-containing products such as child car seats, cookware, fabric treatments, personal care items, rugs and carpets, and upholstered furniture, starting January 1, 2023. The bill also requires manufacturers of products containing PFAS to register and provide information about these substances on a public platform. Additionally, the bill grants the Department of Public Health the authority to identify and prohibit the sale of other PFAS-containing products, except for those where the use of PFAS is deemed currently unavoidable. The law aims to protect public health and the environment by restricting the use of these persistent and toxic chemicals in consumer goods.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (30)

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), Jack Lewis (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),

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Public Health (J)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4818

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4818
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4818.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2350	Restricting toxic PFAS chemicals in consumer products to protect our health	Accompanied a new draft, see H4818	Replaces
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
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
S528	Protecting pollinators by eliminating harmful products	Accompanied a study order, see S2734	Similar To

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