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MA H4656

To protect children, families, and firefighters from harmful flame retardants


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Introduced
06/25/2018
In Committee
12/28/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

To protect children, families, and firefighters from harmful flame retardants

AI Summary

This bill aims to protect children, families, and firefighters by prohibiting the manufacture, sale, distribution, or importation of certain flame retardants in bedding, carpeting, children's products, residential upholstered furniture, and window treatments in Massachusetts. The bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection to review and identify other harmful chemical flame retardants that should be prohibited every three years. The bill also establishes civil penalties for violations and allows for the creation of a labeling program for products that meet fire safety standards without using the prohibited chemicals.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

New draft substituted, see H5024 (on 12/28/2018)

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