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MA S1556
MA S1556Relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
05/16/2024
05/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to reduce certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to reduce the use of certain toxic chemicals, specifically perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in firefighter personal protective equipment. The key provisions include: 1) Requiring manufacturers or sellers of firefighting personal protective equipment containing PFAS to provide written notice to purchasers about the presence and reason for using PFAS in the equipment. 2) Banning the manufacture, sale, or distribution of firefighting personal protective equipment containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals, starting on January 1, 2027. The bill also includes effective dates for these provisions, with Section 1 taking effect on January 1, 2025, and Section 2 taking effect on January 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied S1502 (on 07/29/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1556 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1556.pdf |
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