H 2138 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to menstrual product ingredient disclosure

This bill requires manufacturers of menstrual products sold in Massachusetts to list all intentionally added ingredients on the product packaging and their websites. The law defines menstrual products to include items like tampons, pads, cups, and underwear, and mandates that ingredient lists appear in at least 10-point font on the outside of the package. Manufacturers must update these labels and online disclosures within 12 months if a new ingredient is added or an existing one changes. Violations of these labeling requirements are punishable by a fine of $1,000, and the rules will take effect one year after the bill is passed.
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 Sep 28, 2023
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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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 Public Health
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors

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