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Introduced
06/14/2018
06/14/2018
In Committee
06/25/2018
06/25/2018
Crossed Over
06/21/2018
06/21/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
To protect children and families from harmful flame retardants
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect children and families from harmful flame retardants. It prohibits the manufacture, sale, distribution, and import of certain covered products, such as bedding, carpeting, children's products, residential upholstered furniture, and window treatments, that contain specific chemical flame retardants above a certain threshold. The Department of Environmental Protection is required to review and potentially expand the list of prohibited flame retardants every three years. The bill also establishes labeling requirements and enforcement mechanisms, including civil penalties for violations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2555 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2555.pdf |
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