S 2660
An Act relative to toxic free kids
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Bill overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act relative to toxic free kids,’ aims to reduce or eliminate the use of harmful chemicals in products intended for children. It seeks to protect children from potential health risks associated with exposure to these chemicals. The legislation builds upon previous attempts to address this issue and focuses on creating safer products for young consumers. The bill was reported favorably by the Senate Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Key provisions
- Requires the Commission on Product Safety to identify and list chemicals of concern in children's products.
- Establishes a process for manufacturers to voluntarily phase out the use of these chemicals.
- Directs the Department of Public Health to provide guidance and resources to manufacturers.
- Authorizes the Attorney General to investigate and take action against companies that violate the provisions of the bill.
- Creates a reporting mechanism for consumers to report concerns about potentially harmful chemicals in children’s products.
- Requires labeling of products to indicate whether they contain chemicals of concern.
- Defines ‘children’s products’ for the purposes of the bill.
- Establishes a timeline for the implementation of the bill’s provisions.
Who is affected
- Parents and caregivers of young children
- Manufacturers of children’s products
- The Department of Public Health
- The Commission on Product Safety
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
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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