Bill
S 593
Massachusetts bill proposes amendments to 1989 Toxic Use Reduction Act governing how companies must reduce hazardous chemical use and reporting requirements.
S.593 proposes reforms to Massachusetts' Toxic Use Reduction Act (TURA), a landmark 1989 law requiring companies to reduce their use of toxic chemicals. The bill's specific amendments are not detailed in the available legislative actions, but the accompanying study order (S2728) suggests the reform addresses how the law is implemented and enforced. The measure is currently in the Environment and Natural Resources Committee stage.
TURA has served as a national model for chemical safety policy for over 35 years. Reforms to this law could affect how thousands of Massachusetts manufacturers manage hazardous substances, potentially impacting worker safety, environmental protection, and business compliance costs. The 2025 study order signals lawmakers are evaluating whether the law needs modernization to address current industrial practices or emerging chemical concerns.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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