Bill > H2478

This bill requires professional garment cleaners in Massachusetts to disclose the dry cleaning solvents they use and provide information about the potential risks associated with those solvents. Dry cleaners must post a sign in their facility that includes the name of the primary solvent used, its chemical name, and the manufacturer's name. Cleaners using water-based "professional wet cleaning" must also post a sign identifying themselves as such. The Department of Environmental Protection will establish a coding system to categorize the relative safety of different solvents and require the coding to be included on the signs. The department will also provide additional information about the solvents on its website, including safety data sheets and a report on environmental, health, and safety concerns. This legislation aims to inform consumers, neighbors, and employees about the chemicals used in dry cleaning operations.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2478