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MA H3945

Reducing plastic bag pollution


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Introduced
07/01/2019
In Committee
01/05/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Reducing plastic bag pollution

AI Summary

This bill aims to reduce plastic bag pollution in Massachusetts by prohibiting retail establishments from providing single-use plastic carryout bags to customers, with some exceptions. Instead, retail establishments must provide recycled paper bags or reusable carryout bags, which must meet certain standards set by the Department of Environmental Protection. The bill also allows retail establishments to charge a fee for these alternative bags, and establishes civil penalties for violations. The Department of Environmental Protection is tasked with enforcing the law and setting regulations, including standards for reusable bags. The bill preempts any municipal limitations on the use, sale, or distribution of carryout bags by retail establishments.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (J)

Last Action

New draft substituted, see H5242 (on 01/05/2021)

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