An Act relative to toxic free kids
This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to create and publish a list of toxic chemicals of concern found in consumer products intended for children. The legislation defines "children" as individuals aged 12 and under and includes a wide range of items such as toys, clothing, cosmetics, car seats, and artificial turf fields. To determine which chemicals are harmful, the law requires the department to consult with recognized authoritative bodies like the EPA and the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Once the list is compiled, it will be made available to the public to inform parents and consumers about potential health risks in products used by young people.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Jan 26, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
lower
1 primary · 36 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jim Hawkins
DDemocratic
Co
Adrianne Ramos
DDemocratic
Co
Becca Rausch
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Driscoll
DDemocratic
Co
Carmine Gentile
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Doherty
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Flanagan
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Robertson
DDemocratic
Co
David LeBoeuf
DDemocratic
Co
David Linsky
DDemocratic
Co
Jack Lewis
DDemocratic
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