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Introduced
05/13/2019
05/13/2019
In Committee
05/13/2019
05/13/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to single use plastics. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill aims to reduce the use of single-use plastics in Massachusetts. It requires the Operational Services Division, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection, to establish a process and criteria for determining which food service products (such as plates, cups, straws, and utensils) are reusable, recyclable, compostable, or biodegradable. The division must then publish a list of approved food service products that can be used by state-operated or state-contracted food service facilities. The bill also prohibits these facilities from using single-use disposable water/soda bottles and plastic bags, with some exceptions. The division is required to ensure compliance with these requirements through contract provisions and record-keeping by the food service facilities.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (11)
Mike Barrett (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5124 (on 11/10/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3765 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3765.pdf |
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