By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 384) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to direct the Department of Environmental Protection to publish a toxic chemicals of concern consumer products list. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Maddy summaryH 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 Representatives Peisch of Wellesley and Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2932) of Alice Hanlon Peisch, Rob Consalvo and others relative to retirement benefits for teachers. Public Service.
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2686) of David M. Rogers and others relative to police training in appropriate interactions with persons on the autism spectrum and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 769) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to improve care for Alzheimer’s and dementia. Elder Affairs.
By Representatives Linsky of Natick and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4137) of David Paul Linsky (by vote of the town) that the town of Wayland be authorized to establish a millennium fund of the Wayland Free Public Library. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 165) of Michael O. Moore, Hannah Kane, David Paul Linsky, Colleen M. Garry and others for legislation to protect individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 428) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Lindsay N. Sabadosa, David Paul Linsky and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to school library standards. Education.
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1653) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jason M. Lewis, David Paul Linsky, Christopher Richard Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to firearm industry accountability and gun violence victims’ access to justice. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 558) of Carol A. Doherty and others relative to courses in American Sign Language. Education.
