Bill > SB00884

This bill establishes strict maximum allowable concentrations for 1,4-dioxane (a potentially harmful chemical) in household cleaning products, personal care products, and cosmetics, with phased implementation and graduated restrictions. Specifically, starting April 1, 2026, manufacturers, distributors, and sellers will be prohibited from selling household cleaning and personal care products containing more than two parts per million (ppm) of 1,4-dioxane, with this limit further reducing to one ppm by April 1, 2027. For cosmetic products, the maximum concentration will be set at ten ppm starting April 1, 2026. The bill includes enforcement mechanisms, with potential fines of up to $1,000 per day for initial violations and up to $2,500 per day for subsequent violations, to be administered by the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection. The legislation provides clear definitions for "cosmetic product" and "personal care product", excluding prescription-based products, and aims to protect public health by reducing exposure to potentially harmful chemical contaminants in everyday consumer products. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, giving manufacturers time to adjust their product formulations to comply with the new concentration limits.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Justice

Environment Committee (J)

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