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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the reporting on health effects of particulate matter. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Center for Environmental Health of the Department of Public Health to conduct a comprehensive study on the health effects of particulate air pollution from surface transportation, with a focus on fine and ultrafine particulate matter on populations within 500 feet of roadways with 50,000 or more motor vehicle trips per day, or any rail line regularly used by diesel locomotives. The study will examine respiratory and cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment, and cancer incidence. The Department of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the Department of Public Health, will also promulgate regulations establishing health risk assessment guidelines and exposure standards for ultrafine and fine particulate matter based on the best available science.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Mike Connolly (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Denise Provost (D),
José Tosado (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4682 (on 07/02/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1213 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1213.pdf |
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