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MA H979
To require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require producer responsibility for the collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill requires producer responsibility for the collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products in Massachusetts. Key provisions include:
- Defining different types of covered electronic products, including computers, televisions, and additional products like printers and scanners.
- Requiring producers to register with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and bear financial responsibility for the collection, transportation, and reuse or recycling of their covered electronic products, including an allocation for "orphan waste" where the original producer cannot be identified.
- Establishing requirements for collectors and processors of the covered electronic products, including registration, reporting, and performance standards.
- Authorizing the DEP to set fees, determine market share allocations, and conduct audits to enforce the law.
- Creating an advisory commission to provide input on the program's development and implementation.
- Taking effect on January 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (16)
Steve Owens (D)*,
Dave Rogers (D)*,
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5041 (on 08/29/2022)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H979 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H979.pdf |
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