Bill > S175

This bill aims to address the presence of toxic chemicals in children's products. It establishes a process for the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), in consultation with the Toxics Use Reduction Institute, to identify and regulate "chemicals of concern" and "high priority chemicals" in children's products, as well as provide a list of safer alternative chemicals. The bill prohibits the sale of children's products containing certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and requires manufacturers to notify the DEP and the public when their products contain high priority chemicals. The bill also grants the DEP authority to conduct product testing, grant waivers, and impose civil penalties for violations. The bill provides timelines for the DEP to publish the initial lists of chemicals and submit the first report on the implementation of these provisions.