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.
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 555) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to establish a grant and loan program for low-noise, low-emissions landscape maintenance equipment. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 904) of Natalie M. Blais, Joanne M. Comerford and Mindy Domb relative to solar and battery decommissioning and recycling. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1023) of Edward R. Philips for legislation to establish a mattress recycling program. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Representative Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1042) of Aaron L. Saunders for legislation to establish the the Quabbin host community trust fund. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 987) of Kathleen R. LaNatra relative to the circular economy. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2409) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to the burning of construction and demolition waste as biofuel and further regulating the permitting or operation of energy-generating facilities. Public Health.
By Representative Reid of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1027) of Sean Reid relative to environmental impact statements for zero- or near-zero emission rail infrastructure. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2339) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to convert the state government fleet to electric vehicles. Transportation.
By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3753) of Steven Owens, Sean Reid and others relative to the electrification of commuter rail lines of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Transportation.
