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MA H4818
Restricting toxic PFAS chemicals in consumer products to protect our health
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Introduced
06/02/2022
06/02/2022
In Committee
07/12/2022
07/12/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
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)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4818 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4818.pdf |
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