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MA S2902
MA S2902Relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment
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Introduced
07/29/2024
07/29/2024
In Committee
08/01/2024
08/01/2024
Crossed Over
08/01/2024
08/01/2024
Passed
08/05/2024
08/05/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/15/2024
08/15/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment (Senate, No. 1502),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2902).
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts state law to prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution of firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals. It requires manufacturers to provide written notice to purchasers of firefighting PPE that contains PFAS, including the specific PFAS chemicals present and the reason for their inclusion. The bill sets an effective date of January 1, 2025 for the notice requirement and January 1, 2027 for the prohibition on PFAS-containing firefighting PPE.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (18)
Michael Brady (D),
Nick Collins (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Francisco Paulino (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
John Velis (D),
Dave Vieira (R),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Senate Committee on Ways and Means (Senate)
Last Action
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 182 of the Acts of 2024 (on 08/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2902 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2902.pdf |
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