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MA H4298

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

James O'Day

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits manufacturing, selling, or distributing intravenous solution containers with intentionally added DEHP (di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate) in Massachusetts beginning January 1, 2030, with IV tubing restrictions following on January 1, 2035

  • Bans replacing DEHP with any other ortho-phthalate chemical in new or revised medical devices, listing 11 specific prohibited substitute chemicals including BBP, DBP, and DINP

  • Sets maximum contamination threshold of 0.1% weight per weight for unintentionally added DEHP in IV containers and tubing products

  • Exempts human blood collection and storage bags, as well as apheresis and cell therapy blood kits and bags including integral tubing

  • Allows manufacturers a 2-year extension (to January 1, 2032) for IV containers if awaiting FDA approval or lacking adequate equipment, provided they notify Massachusetts customers by October 1, 2025 and publicly announce the delay by January 1, 2028

Legislative Description

Relative to toxic-free medical devices

Last Action

Reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

11/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Health Care Financing11/13/2025
Public Health5/15/2025
Rules5/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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