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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the economic, environmental, and public health benefits and costs of extended producer responsibility laws related to the manufacture and post-consumer management of products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission, the Commission on Extended Producer Responsibility, to study and report on implementing extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws in Massachusetts. The commission will research and make recommendations on the economic, environmental, and public health benefits and costs of EPR laws related to various products, such as leftover paint, electronics, and consumer packaging. The commission will also develop recommendations for a comprehensive product stewardship approach and provide opportunities for public input. The commission's report, including findings and proposed legislation, is due to the executive and legislative branches within one year of the bill's passage.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (10)
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Bradford Hill (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Randy Hunt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Todd Smola (R),
Mike Soter (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5124 (on 11/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H810 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H810.pdf |
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