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Introduced
12/30/2019
12/30/2019
In Committee
12/30/2019
12/30/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to reduce disposable plastic straw waste; of David M. Rogers and others relative to restricting distribution of single-use plastic straws; and of Keely O'Gorman relative to the use and distribution of single-use plastic straws,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2448).
AI Summary
This bill aims to reduce disposable plastic straw waste. It requires food service establishments in Massachusetts to only provide single-use plastic straws to customers upon request. The bill defines key terms like "biodegradable materials," "reusable straw," and "single-use plastic straw." The Department of Environmental Protection will be responsible for enforcing the provisions of this bill, which will take effect one year after it is passed.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (16)
Mike Barrett (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
RoseLee Vincent (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 12/30/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2450 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2450.pdf |
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