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MA S1556

MA S1556
Relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
05/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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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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