S 1588
An Act relative to chemicals in food packaging
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Bill overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act relative to chemicals in food packaging,’ seeks to address concerns about potentially harmful chemicals used in food packaging materials. It aims to establish regulations and standards for the types of chemicals allowed in food packaging to protect public health. The bill’s specific details are currently under consideration by the Senate Committee on Public Health and Ways and Means.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Public Health to study chemicals used in food packaging.
- Establishes guidelines for the safety of chemicals used in food packaging.
- May consider restrictions on certain chemicals found in food packaging.
- Directs the Department of Public Health to develop recommendations for safer packaging alternatives.
Who is affected
- Food manufacturers
- Food packaging companies
- Consumers
- The Department of Public Health
Notable changes
- The bill initiates a study of chemicals in food packaging.
- It potentially introduces regulations on acceptable chemicals.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Jonathan D. Zlotnik
Michael O. Moore
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Bill S.1588 194th (Current)
An Act relative to chemicals in food packaging
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1588) of Michael O. Moore and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to chemicals in food packaging. Public Health.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Michael O. Moore Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.1588
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | 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 |
| 1/8/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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