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MA S 2579

introduced

An Act Toxic-Free Medical Devices Act of 2025

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper

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Did MA S 2579 pass?

Not yet. MA S 2579 has been introduced but has not advanced to a vote. Latest recorded action (2026-06-01): New draft substituted, see S3106

What is MA S 2579 about?

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2579) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely and James J. O'Day for legislation to ban the use of DEHP, a plasticizer found in IV bags and tubing, due to concerns about its potential health risks. Public Health.

Who sponsors MA S 2579?

Joan B. Lovely is the primary sponsor of MA S 2579, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2579) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely and James J. O'Day for legislation to ban the use of DEHP, a plasticizer found in IV bags and tubing, due to concerns about its potential health risks. Public Health.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-06-01 — New draft substituted, see S3106
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Joan B. Lovelyprimary
  • James J. O'Daycosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-06-01

    New draft substituted, see S3106

  2. 2026-06-01

    Read second

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  3. 2026-06-01

    Rules suspended

  4. 2026-06-01

    Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting a new draft, see S3106

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  5. 2025-12-18

    Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

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  6. 2025-10-14

    Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing

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  7. 2025-09-10

    Hearing rescheduled to 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:35 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  8. 2025-08-29

    Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in B-2

  9. 2025-07-31

    House concurred

  10. 2025-05-29

    Referred to the committee on Public Health

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  11. 2025-05-29

    Rules suspended

  12. 2025-04-24

    Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2579

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