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Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out

36 current policies in 14 states
15 adopted policies in 8 states
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Policy Details for Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out

Bill Tracker for Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out

Current Policy

Alaska
HB 27: Prohibits the manufacture and sale of children's products and furniture primarily used by parents or guardians of children containing organohalogen, organonitrogen, organophosphate, nanoscale, or antimony flame retardants and requires labelling of products sold indicating their lack of flame retardants.
California
SB 574: Requires cosmetics manufacturer to disclose to the state all cosmetic products that contain a fragrance ingredient or flavor ingredient and a list of each fragrance ingredient and flavor ingredient in the cosmetic product.
California
SB 392: Amends existing law to allow for the State to rely on existing analyses of hazardous substances in consumer products instead of commissioning new ones; requires manufacturers to provide product and chemical data to Sate upon request.
California
SB 312: Requires cosmetics manufacturers to disclose lists of chemicals, flavors, and fragrances included in their products to the state along with associated health hazards. Requires the state to maintain a public website displaying the information.
California
AB 2762: Amends existing law prohibiting the inclusion of certain chemicals in cosmetics to expand the list of prohibited substances 
Illinois
SB 3378: Creates Toxic-Free Kids Act, requiring the Department of Public Health to maintain an updated list of high priority chemicals of concern for children's health. Provides that a manufacturer of a children's product that contains a chemical included on the list shall provide notice to the Department, other provisions.
Maine
HP 1536 / LD 2147: Requires manufacturers of products containing PFAS to disclose the use and purpose of the chemical, requires reporting of all PFAS releases including firefighting foam use.
Massachusetts
SD 1784: Requires manufacturers of firefighter equipment to disclose to purchasers if the equipment contains PFAS chemicals and why PFAS was included.
Massachusetts
SD 127: Establishes provisions to establish lists of priority chemicals and hold manufacturers accountable for their inclusion of those chemicals in products. Empowers the state to urge adoption of safer alternatives.
Massachusetts
HD 400 / SD 1518: Establishes a framework for creating a list of chemicals of concern, requires manufacturers to disclose the inclusion of those chemicals of concern in children's products.
Massachusetts
S 464: Promotes environmental justice and aims to eliminate disparities with respect to exposure to environmental toxins.
Michigan
HB 4212 / SB 116: Requires polluters to clean up the contamination they cause rather than simply restrict access to a site or an aquifer. Responsibly parties must clean up and control environmental contamination to the highest degree technically feasible, as well as restore any affected aquifer to state drinking water standards.
Minnesota
HF 1239 / SF 2891: Requires surface water testing for chemicals of concern to children including brominated FRs, phthalates, mercury, lead, and bisphenols.
 
New Hampshire
HB 661: Establishes legal protections for individuals impacted by toxic chemical releases, including a private right of action for equitable or declaratory relief for violation of any solid waste or hazardous waste permit, strict liability for the release of toxic substances, and a private right of action for medical monitoring damages.
New Hampshire
HB 1274: Requires manufacturers of bottled water to test for toxic chemicals and label their products with the results.
New Jersey
A 2104 / S 1203: Requires Department of Environmental Protection to post a list of chemicals of concern to children, requires manufacturers to report use of those chemicals, and phases out manufacture and sale of products containing those chemicals.
New Jersey
A 460: Requires labeling of ingredients and restricts phosphorus in household cleansing products.
New Jersey
A 2428: Creates Office of Sustainability tasked with, among other things, ensuring state procurement preferences low-toxicity products.
New Jersey
A 460 / S 2098: Requires household cleaning products to disclose ingredients on the label.
New York
A 2008A / S 1508A: Requires manufacturers of personal care products to disclose lists of ingredients to the state commissioner and on the manufacturers website, including research on human health impacts of ingredients. Allows the state to regulate disclosure of all consumer products.
New York
A 2208: Requires manufacturers of cleaning products to post full lists of ingredients both online and on product labels, including known fragrance allergens.
New York
S 1508: Requires that manufacturers of consumer products including cleaning, children's, and personal care products to disclose lists of ingredients in their products on their websites.
New York
A 9765 / S 7735: Prohibits the manufacture and sale of children's products containing many different chemicals; and creates a framework for adding additional chemicals to lists either banning sale or requiring disclosure of chemical inclusion.
New York
A 6027: Requires cosmetics manufacturers to disclose ingredients in their products to the State, including flavors and fragrances.
New York
A6296 / S501: Requires manufacturers of children's products containing dangerous chemicals to notify the state and retailers; bans the sale of children's products containing dangerous chemicals.
New York
A 7978A / S 6077A: Requires manufacturers of personal care products containing restricted toxic chemicals to inform the state, and prohibits the sale of personal care products containing said substances after 3 years.
New York
A 8529: Amends law related to disclosure of chemicals in feminine hygiene products to define and restrict products and substances.
New York
A 8564A: Creates a research program to determine the risks posed from chemicals in personal care products or feminine hygiene products.
New York
A 7839 / S 6625: Adds additional chemicals to list of emerging contaminants.
New York
A 3877: Requires manufacturers of hair relaxer products to display labels when they contain carcinogenic chemicals.
North Carolina
H 560 / S 655: Prohibits the manufacture, sale, and use of firefighting foams containing PFAS. Requires firefighter protective equipment containing PFAS to be labeled as such.
Rhode Island
SB 2810: Requires the personal care product industry to fully disclose the ingredients they use and identify chemicals of concern .
Vermont
S 295: Prohibits the manufacture and sale of firefighting foam containing PFAS; requires reporting of the inclusion of PFAS in firefighter protective gear; prohibits the manufacture and sale of food packaging containing PFAS, phthalates, or BPA; prohibits the manufacture and sale of residential rugs or carpets containing PFAS.
Vermont
H 721: Prohibits the manufacture and sale of firefighting foam containing PFAS; requires reporting of the inclusion of PFAS in firefighter protective gear.
Vermont
H 928: Requires food packaging, personal care products, and clothing containing PFAS to be labeled as such.
Wisconsin
AB 923: Prohibits the manufacture and wholesale of food containers containing BPA unless they are conspicuously labeled as containing BPA.

Adopted Policy

California
AB 1879: Establishes a process to identify, prioritize and evaluate chemicals of concern in consumer products, determine how best to limit exposure or reduce the level of hazard, and establishes green chemistry challenge grants and a Green Ribbon Science Panel (Adopted in 2008)
California
SB258: Requires manufacturers to disclose ingredients used in cleaning products, including fragrances, on the product label and online. (Adopted in 2017)
California
AB2775: Requires manufacturers of professional cosmetics to disclose ingredients on product labels. (Adopted in 2017)
California
AB2998: Prohibits the sale of furniture, children's products, and bedding containing toxic flame retardants. Requires manufacturers of upholstered furniture to disclose whether their products contain flame retardants. (Adopted in 2018)
Maine
LD 2048: Identifies chemicals of high concern, and requires reporting on usage and replacement with safer alternatives. (Adopted in 2008)
Maine
LD 1129: Selects up to seventy chemicals as Chemicals of High Concern based upon likely exposure to children or fetuses, and uses this list to designate Priority Chemicals which will require reporting and disclosure when used in children’s products. (Adopted in 2011)
Massachusetts
S 2250: Requires Massachusetts companies that use large quantities of specific toxic chemicals to evaluate and plan for pollution prevention opportunities, implement them if practical, and annually measure and report the results. (Adopted in 2006)
Minnesota
HF 2123: Generates a list of chemicals of high concern and priority chemicals, along with participation in Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse. (Adopted in 2009)
New York
A 164/S 2387B: Requires all menstrual products sold in New York to contain printed list of all ingredients. (Adopted in 2019)
New York
A 8979 / S 7167: Prohibits the manufacture and sale of firefighting foam containing PFAS, requires manufacturers of firefighter protective equipment to disclose the inclusion of PFAS in their products. (Adopted in 2020)
Oregon
SB 478 / HB 3473: Establishes a list of high priority chemicals of concern for children's products, posts the list online, requires manufacturer disclosure of these chemicals, and requires their eventual removal. Authorizes participation in the Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse. (Adopted in 2015)
Vermont
S 239: Establishes a process for identifying chemicals of high concern; prohibits sale or distribution of consumer products containing priority chemicals. (Adopted in 2014)
Vermont
S 55: Creates Interagency Committee on Chemical Management and empowers it to list chemicals of high concern and restrict the sale or require labeling of products containing those chemicals. (Adopted in 2019)
Washington
HB 2647: Bans children’s products containing lead, cadmium and phthalates, creates a list of chemicals of high concern and requires their disclosure in children’s products. (Adopted in 2008)
Washington
HB 1194 / SB 5135: Directs the Department of Ecology to identify and take regulatory action on consumer products that are a significant source of chemicals that are a concern for sensitive populations and species. Prioritizes PCBs, PFAS, organohalogen flame retardants, phthalates, and phenolic compounds (BPA, APEs) for initial consideration. (Adopted in 2019)

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