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PA SB804
Bill
Status
6/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Boscola
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of intravenous solution containers (IV bags) made with intentionally added DEHP beginning January 1, 2030, with a possible extension to January 1, 2032 for manufacturers awaiting FDA approval or lacking adequate equipment
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Bans intravenous tubing made with intentionally added DEHP beginning January 1, 2035
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Prohibits replacing DEHP with any other ortho-phthalate in new or revised medical devices, and limits unintentionally added DEHP to below 0.1% weight per weight
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Exempts human blood collection and storage bags, as well as apheresis and cell therapy blood kits and bags (including integral tubing) from the prohibitions
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Cites legislative findings that DEHP is classified by the EPA as a probable human carcinogen and an endocrine-disrupting compound linked to reproductive harm, liver and kidney damage, and potential multidrug resistance in breast cancer treatment
Legislative Description
Providing for medical devices.
Last Action
Re-referred to Appropriations
11/12/2025