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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/11/2018
01/11/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase transparency around the use of toxic chemicals in children's products. It requires manufacturers and distributors of children's products and formulated products sold in Massachusetts that contain chemicals on a designated "Toxic Chemicals List" to annually notify the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) about the chemical's name, product information, function, and amount used. The DEP will then make this information publicly available in an online database. Additionally, the DEP must report to the legislature every two years on the toxic chemicals in consumer products and policy options for addressing them, such as ways to inform consumers and protect them from hazardous exposures. The bill also gives the DEP authority to promulgate regulations and fees for enforcement.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (26)
Mike Barrett (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Thomas Calter (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Cynthia Creem (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Kenneth Donnelly (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Jay Kaufman (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Kathleen O'Connor Ives (D),
Alice Peisch (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied H439 (on 03/06/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1191 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1191.pdf |
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