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S 2579 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act Toxic-Free Medical Devices Act of 2025

Summary
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2579) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely and James J. O'Day for legislation to ban the use of DEHP, a plasticizer found in IV bags and tubing, due to concerns about its potential health risks. Public Health.
Issues: ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans DEHP (a known environmental pollutant) in medical devices, reducing chemical contamination and aligning with pollution control efforts despite primary health focus.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill bans DEHP in medical devices (IV bags/tubing) due to health risks, directly protecting patients and advancing public health safety.95% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jul 2025
Governor
Introduced Apr 24, 2025 Last action Jun 1, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
4
Committee
5
Jun 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting a new draft, see S3106
upper
Dec 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Oct 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
upper
Jul 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
May 29, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
upper
Apr 24, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Joan Lovely
Joan Lovely
DDemocratic
MA
Second Essex
Co
Photo of Jim O'Day
Jim O'Day
DDemocratic
MA
14th Worcester