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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
07/29/2019
07/29/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to reduce packaging waste. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill aims to reduce packaging waste by requiring all retail food establishments in the state to use food service ware that is biodegradable, compostable, recyclable, or reusable for any food prepared or packaged on the premises. The bill defines key terms such as "biodegradable," "compostable," "disposable food service ware," and "reusable products." The Department of Environmental Protection is tasked with promulgating regulations to enforce this new law, which is set to take effect on January 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (25)
Ruth Balser (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Carlos González (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
José Tosado (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 07/29/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H743 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H743.pdf |
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