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MA H998
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Mahoney
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AI Summary
- Reduces the frequency of toxics use reduction plan requirements for large quantity toxics users from the current schedule to no more than once every six years, with plans due in even-numbered years
- Extends professional certification periods from the current term to six years, renewable for additional six-year periods
- Caps continuing education requirements for recertification: 45 hours initially and 36 hours for subsequent renewals under subsection 12(A); 36 hours initially and 30 hours for subsequent renewals under subsection 12(B)
- Exempts facilities from paying toxics use fees when the use of a toxic substance is mandated by federal law, regulation, drug registration, or design specifications from U.S. governmental authorities including the Armed Services and Department of Homeland Security
- Requires toxics users claiming the federal mandate exemption to submit an affidavit identifying the governmental body whose requirements necessitate the toxic substance use
Legislative Description
To reform the Toxics Use Reduction Act
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5149
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Environment and Natural Resources2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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