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Introduced
06/09/2022
06/09/2022
In Committee
06/09/2022
06/09/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to chemicals in food packaging, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2893).
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of food packaging in Massachusetts that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of synthetic chemicals. The bill requires manufacturers and suppliers of food packaging to provide certificates of compliance stating that their products do not contain PFAS. The ban on PFAS-containing food packaging will take effect on January 1, 2023, while the requirement for certificates of compliance will take effect 90 days after the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (23)
Jo Comerford (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
John Keenan (D),
James Kelcourse (R),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
John Velis (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Public Health (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2893 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2893.pdf |
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