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MA H2450
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kate Hogan
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AI Summary
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Establishes a PFAS Remediation Trust Fund administered by the Department of Environmental Protection to mitigate PFAS contamination in drinking water, groundwater, soil, wastewater, and other media, with priority given to environmental justice communities
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Bans the sale of food packaging with intentionally added PFAS (effective January 1, 2030) and prohibits priority products containing intentionally added PFAS—including children's products, cookware, cosmetics, textiles, and upholstered furniture—starting January 1, 2029
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Prohibits the use of Class B firefighting foam containing PFAS for training or testing purposes and bans the sale of firefighting personal protective equipment with intentionally added PFAS (effective January 1, 2028)
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Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to add PFAS monitoring and reporting requirements to groundwater and surface water discharge permits, implement best management practices for industrial PFAS discharges, and phase out sludge use without site-specific approval by January 1, 2030
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Creates a publicly accessible reporting platform by June 1, 2028 for manufacturers to register PFAS-containing products, and exempts agricultural land from conveyance and roll-back taxes when removed from use due to PFAS contamination
Legislative Description
To protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4870
1/5/2026