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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
Relative to the sale, distribution and release of balloons. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the sale, distribution, and release of any type of balloon, including plastic, latex, or mylar, filled with a lighter-than-air gas, for both public and private use. Violators can be fined up to $100. The bill makes exceptions for balloons released by state or federal agencies for scientific or meteorological purposes, as well as hot air balloons that are recovered after launch.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (8)
Sarah Peake (D)*,
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Bill Straus (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4786 (on 05/16/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H982 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H982.pdf |
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