H 4357 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to toxic free kids

H 4357 prohibits manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers from knowingly selling children's products containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals. It directly affects companies producing or selling items for children 12 and under, including toys, clothing, school supplies, and car seats (excluding specific items like food, medical devices, and certain electronics). The bill requires PFAS levels to be measured using total organic fluorine at thresholds set by the Department of Environmental Protection, with no de minimis level allowed for engineered nanoobjects. This creates a concrete ban on PFAS in children's products, focusing on measurable chemical limits rather than speculative outcomes.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Aug 2025
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Introduced Aug 7, 2025 Last action Aug 7, 2025
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Aug 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Aug 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
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0 primary · 31 co-sponsors

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