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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
For legislation to prohibit the use of polystyrene foam food containers. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prohibit the use of polystyrene foam food containers in Massachusetts. It defines key terms like "compostable," "disposable food container," "polystyrene," and "recyclable." The bill would prohibit the sale, use, or acquisition of polystyrene foam food containers by stores, food distributors, food packagers, and state facilities and agencies after January 1, 2020. It also requires distributors of these products to certify their compliance with the law to the commissioner. The bill is intended to promote the use of more environmentally-friendly alternatives to polystyrene foam for food packaging.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
RoseLee Vincent (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4449 (on 02/24/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1993 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1993.pdf |
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