Bill > S199

This bill requires manufacturers and retailers to provide clear warnings about the health risks associated with gas stoves in Massachusetts. Specifically, starting January 1, 2026, any gas stove sold in the state must have a label warning consumers that these appliances can release harmful pollutants like nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide at levels that exceed Environmental Protection Agency outdoor air quality standards. The label must explain potential health risks, including the exacerbation of respiratory illnesses and the potential development of asthma, especially in children. The bill mandates that these warnings must be prominently displayed both on the physical stove and at the point of sale, including on internet sales pages, with specific requirements for label and sign size and placement. Manufacturers and importers must affix adhesive labels in a clearly visible position using a type size at least as large as other consumer information on the product. Retailers must display signs with the warning in at least 72-point bold type, with the word "WARNING" in two-inch lettering. Violations of this regulation will be considered an unfair or deceptive practice under Massachusetts consumer protection law, making violators subject to associated penalties and enforcement mechanisms.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S199