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Introduced
01/26/2024
01/26/2024
In Committee
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislationfor legislation to direct the Department of Environmental Protection to publish a toxic chemicals of concern consumer products list, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2564).
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect children from exposure to toxic chemicals in consumer products. It requires the Department of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the Toxics Use Reduction Institute, to maintain and publish lists of toxic chemicals of concern, high priority chemicals, and safer alternative chemicals in children's products. Manufacturers of children's products containing high priority chemicals must notify retailers and consumers, and eventually phase out the use of these chemicals within 3 years, unless granted a temporary waiver. The bill also authorizes the Department to conduct product testing, impose penalties for violations, and submit regular reports on progress and recommendations to address toxic chemicals in children's products.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (47)
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Shirley Arriaga (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Tony Cabral (D),
Simon Cataldo (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
William Driscoll Jr. (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Lydia Edwards (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Rodney Elliott (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Chris Flanagan (D),
Cindy Friedman (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Adam Gómez (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
John Keenan (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Adrianne Ramos (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Jeff Turco (D),
John Velis (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (Joint)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
Environment
- ‐ Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous Substances
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2564 | 01/29/2024 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2564.pdf | 01/29/2024 |
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