H4298
An Act relative to toxic-free medical devices
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure that medical devices manufactured and sold in Massachusetts are free from harmful toxins. It seeks to establish standards and regulations regarding the materials used in these devices, prioritizing patient safety and reducing potential health risks associated with exposure to toxic substances. The bill’s intent is to promote the use of safer alternatives in the medical device industry.
Key provisions
- Requires manufacturers to disclose the materials used in medical devices.
- Establishes standards for medical devices to be free of specific toxic substances.
- Directs the Department of Public Health to develop guidelines for toxic-free medical devices.
- Creates a process for reviewing and updating the list of prohibited toxins.
- Mandates labeling of medical devices indicating their composition and safety.
- Supports research into safer medical device materials.
- Addresses potential risks associated with medical device materials.
- Promotes transparency in the medical device supply chain.
Who is affected
- Medical device manufacturers
- Healthcare providers
- Patients
- The Department of Public Health
- The medical device industry
Notable changes
- Introduces regulations to limit the use of toxic substances in medical devices.
- Requires manufacturers to prioritize safer materials.
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Primary sponsor
James J. O'Day
Cosponsors
James J. O'Day
Joan B. Lovely
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Bill H.4298 194th (Current)
An Act relative to toxic-free medical devices
By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day relative to the manufacture and sale of toxic-free medical devices. Public Health.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: James J. O'Day Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 10 actions for Bill H.4298
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/5/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 5/15/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 7/21/2025 | Senate | Senate 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 |
| 11/13/2025 | House | Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 |
| 4/28/2026 | House | Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting therefor a bill, see H5382 |
| 4/28/2026 | House | Referred to the committee on House Ways and Means with the amendment pending |
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