Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 2579
An Act Toxic-Free Medical Devices Act of 2025
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Joan B. Lovely (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- James J. O'Day (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2579) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely and James J. O'Day for legislation to ban the use of DEHP, a plasticizer found in IV bags and tubing, due to concerns about its potential health risks. Public Health.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jun 1, 2026 · Senate
New draft substituted, see S3106 - Jun 1, 2026 · Senate
Read second - Jun 1, 2026 · Senate
Rules suspended - Jun 1, 2026 · Senate
Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting a new draft, see S3106 - Dec 18, 2025 · Senate
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Oct 14, 2025 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing - Sep 10, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:35 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Aug 29, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in B-2 - Jul 31, 2025 · House
House concurred - May 29, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Public Health - May 29, 2025 · Senate
Rules suspended - Apr 24, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently