S2579
An Act Toxic-Free Medical Devices Act of 2025
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Bill overview
This bill, the Toxic-Free Medical Devices Act of 2025, aims to ban the use of DEHP, a plasticizer, in medical devices like IV bags and tubing. Concerns about the potential health risks associated with DEHP are driving this legislation. The bill seeks to ensure that medical devices used in healthcare settings are free from this potentially harmful substance.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the use of DEHP in medical devices.
- Focuses on IV bags and tubing as initial targets.
- Addresses potential health risks associated with DEHP exposure.
- Referenced to the Senate Committee on Public Health.
- Scheduled for a hearing on September 10, 2025.
Who is affected
- Patients
- Healthcare providers
- Medical device manufacturers
- The healthcare industry
Notable changes
- Introduces a ban on a specific plasticizer (DEHP) in medical devices.
- Represents an effort to reduce potential health risks associated with medical device materials.
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Primary sponsor
Joan B. Lovely
Cosponsors
James J. O'Day
Joan B. Lovely
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Bill S.2579 194th (Current)
An Act Toxic-Free Medical Devices Act of 2025
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.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Joan B. Lovely Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill S.2579
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 4/24/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 5/29/2025 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 5/29/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 7/31/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 8/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in B-2 |
| 9/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:35 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/14/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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