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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/24/2022
03/24/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the labeling of flushable wipes. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill aims to regulate the labeling of "flushable" wipes in Massachusetts. It defines "covered products" as disposable personal hygiene or cleaning wipes, including both flushable and non-flushable varieties. Manufacturers of these products must test them to verify if they meet performance standards for flushability, as defined by industry guidelines. If a product does not meet the standards, it must be clearly labeled as "Do Not Flush" with a specified symbol and text size. The bill prohibits manufacturers from making any claims about a product's flushability if it does not meet the standards. The Department of Environmental Protection is authorized to enforce the law and impose civil penalties for violations. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (28)
Carolyn Dykema (D)*,
Ruth Balser (D),
Linda Campbell (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
John Cronin (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Brandy Fluker Oakley (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
James Kelcourse (R),
Kay Khan (D),
Mike Kushmerek (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H897 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H897.pdf |
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