H4870

To protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS

Introduced·1/5/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4870 aims to protect public health by restricting PFAS in consumer products and firefighting foam.

Massachusetts H4870 seeks to safeguard public health by restricting the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products and firefighting foam. The bill mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to establish regulations phasing out PFAS in consumer products, including cookware, personal care products, and textiles. It prohibits the sale of firefighting foam containing PFAS for emergency responses. The Department of Public Health must develop a multilingual public awareness campaign on PFAS exposure risks.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jul 22

House

Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting therefor a bill with the same title, see H5598

Jul 22

House

Referred to the committee on House Ways and Means with the amendment pending

Jul 9

House

Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026