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MA H4870
Bill
Status
1/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joint Committee on Public Health
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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 landfills, with priority given to environmental justice communities
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Bans the sale of food packaging with intentionally added PFAS effective January 1, 2028, and prohibits priority consumer products (children's products, cookware, carpets, textiles, personal care products, upholstered furniture) with intentionally added PFAS effective January 1, 2029
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Prohibits use of Class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS for training, testing, or emergency response, requiring notification to DEP within 24 hours of any discharge or release
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Requires DEP to phase out land application of sludge without site-specific approval and to add PFAS monitoring and treatment requirements to groundwater and surface water discharge permits upon renewal
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Creates a publicly accessible reporting platform by June 1, 2028 requiring manufacturers to register products containing intentionally added PFAS, and establishes a PFAS Public Health Trust Fund to support public education and development of PFAS-free alternatives
Legislative Description
To protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS
Last Action
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
1/5/2026