S2660
An Act relative to toxic free kids
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Bill overview
This bill aims to reduce or eliminate the use of potentially harmful chemicals in products designed for children. It seeks to create a safer environment for young children by restricting the types of chemicals allowed in toys, childcare items, and other consumer goods. The legislation would likely establish standards and regulations regarding chemical safety in these products, with the goal of protecting children's health.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Public Health to develop and implement standards for chemicals in children’s products.
- Prohibits the sale of children’s products containing specific chemicals deemed harmful.
- Establishes a process for reviewing and updating the list of restricted chemicals.
- Mandates labeling requirements for products to inform consumers about chemical content.
- Creates a fund to support research on the health effects of chemicals in children’s products.
- Requires manufacturers to provide data on the chemicals used in their products.
- Defines ‘children’s products’ for the purposes of the legislation.
Who is affected
- Manufacturers of children’s products
- Retailers selling children’s products
- Parents and caregivers of young children
- The Department of Public Health
- Consumers
Notable changes
- This bill would establish a formal regulatory framework for chemical safety in children’s products, building upon existing voluntary standards.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Cindy F. Friedman
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Bill S.2660 194th (Current)
An Act relative to toxic free kids
Senate, November 10, 2025 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 195) of Joanne M. Comerford, Cindy F. Friedman, Mark C. Montigny, Adam Gomez and other members of the Senate for legislation to eliminate harmful chemicals from children's products, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2660).
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.2660
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/10/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 11/10/2025 | Senate | New draft of S195 |
| 11/10/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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