The proposed bill, titled "The Personal Hygiene Product Safety and Toxic Metal Removal Act of 2025," aims to enhance public health by regulating the presence of toxic metals in personal hygiene and care products. It establishes a new chapter in Title 23 of the General Laws, which includes definitions of key terms such as "detectable concentration," "personal hygiene and care product," and "toxic metal." The bill prohibits the sale of personal hygiene products containing detectable concentrations of toxic metals, specifically setting limits for lead (0.1 ppm), cadmium (0.05 ppm), and arsenic (0.1 ppm). Additionally, it mandates that manufacturers regularly test their products for these metals and report the results to the Department of Business Regulation (DBR), which will also have the authority to enforce compliance through inspections and penalties.

The legislation emphasizes public awareness by requiring labels on personal hygiene products that certify compliance with federal safety standards regarding toxic metals. It also calls for an educational campaign to inform consumers about the risks associated with these metals. Furthermore, the bill allocates funding for research and development of safer alternatives to toxic metals in personal care products. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2028, with a compliance period of 180 days for manufacturers to meet the established concentration limits.