An Act relative to the safe use of electronic devices by children
This bill requires retailers in Massachusetts to include a specific warning label on all mobile phones sold or leased to consumers. The notice explains that carrying a phone close to the body while it is on and connected to a network may cause radio frequency radiation exposure to exceed federal safety guidelines. It directs users to consult their phone's manual for safe usage instructions. By mandating this disclosure on product packaging, the law aims to inform buyers about potential radiation risks associated with how they hold their devices.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 12, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Julian Cyr
DDemocratic
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