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Bill > H4656
MA H4656
To protect children, families, and firefighters from harmful flame retardants
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Introduced
06/25/2018
06/25/2018
In Committee
12/28/2018
12/28/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4656 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4656.pdf |
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