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MA S500
Requiring the establishment of recycling programs for ionization smoke detectors
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/07/2022
03/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require the establishment of recycling programs for ionization smoke detectors. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill requires the establishment of recycling programs for ionization smoke detectors. It mandates that smoke detector wholesalers and retailers must act as collection sites for these detectors and that manufacturers must provide collection containers and transport the collected detectors for proper recycling or disposal as hazardous waste. The bill also includes provisions for education and outreach efforts, data collection and reporting requirements, and an assessment of the program after the first year. The key terms are "ionization smoke detector," which refers to smoke alarms containing radioactive material, and "manufacturer," which refers to the entities that produce and sell these detectors.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/07/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S500 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S500.pdf |
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