S2641
An Act relative to menstrual product ingredient disclosure
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Bill overview
This bill requires manufacturers of menstrual products, such as pads and tampons, to disclose the full list of ingredients used in their products. Currently, ingredient lists are often minimal. The goal is to provide consumers with more information to make informed choices about the products they use and to potentially address concerns about certain chemicals or materials.
Key provisions
- Manufacturers must provide a complete list of ingredients on menstrual product packaging.
- The ingredient list must be clearly visible and easy to understand.
- The disclosure requirement applies to both commercially sold and over-the-counter menstrual products.
- The bill addresses menstrual products, including pads, tampons, and applicators.
- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health will oversee the implementation and enforcement of the disclosure requirements.
Who is affected
- Manufacturers of menstrual products
- Consumers of menstrual products
- Retailers selling menstrual products
Notable changes
- Currently, menstrual product packaging often lacks detailed ingredient information.
- This bill mandates a comprehensive ingredient disclosure, increasing transparency for consumers.
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Primary sponsor
Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Cosponsors
Barry R. Finegold
Bruce E. Tarr
Jacob R. Oliveira
James B. Eldridge
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Bill S.2641 194th (Current)
An Act relative to menstrual product ingredient disclosure
Senate, October 9, 2025 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to menstrual product ingredient disclosure (Senate, No. 1483),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2641).
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Senate Committee on Ways and Means Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 9 actions for Bill S.2641
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/9/2025 | Senate | Reported form the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 10/9/2025 | Senate | Recommended new draft for S1483 |
| 10/9/2025 | Senate | Order relative to subject matter adopted |
| 10/9/2025 | Senate | Placed in the Orders of the Day for Thursday, October 16, 2025 |
| 10/16/2025 | Senate | Substituted as a new draft for S1483 |
| 10/16/2025 | Senate | Ordered to a third reading |
| 10/16/2025 | Senate | Read third |
| 10/16/2025 | Senate | Passed to be engrossed -see Roll Call #73 (Yeas 39 to Nays 0) |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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