MA H996

Bill

To improve plastic bottles and their recycling

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the sale of single-use beverage containers and the minimum content standard for plastic beverage containers. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve plastic bottles and their recycling in Massachusetts. It defines key terms such as "beverage," "plastic beverage container," and "postconsumer recycled plastic." The bill prohibits the sale of single-use beverage containers with plastic caps that are not tethered or have an opening to drink from the cap. It also establishes minimum recycled content requirements for plastic beverage containers, starting at 15% in 2020 and increasing to 20% in 2022 and 25% in 2024. The Department of Environmental Protection can adjust these standards based on factors like market conditions and supply. The bill also outlines enforcement mechanisms, including fines of up to $100,000 for non-compliance and potential prosecution for fraud for providing false information.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (9)

Dave Rogers (D)*, Michelle Ciccolo (D), Jessica Giannino (D), Jim Hawkins (D), Elizabeth Malia (D), Paul McMurtry (D), Brian Murray (D), Dave Robertson (D), Lindsay Sabadosa (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5041 (on 08/29/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H996

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H996
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H996.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1451	Relative to speed limitations near waste or recycling collection vehicles	No further action taken	Similar To
H5041	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
S1332	Encouraging municipal recycling and composting	Accompanied a study order, see S2630	Similar To
S2317	Relative to enhancing recycling machines at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority facilities	Accompanied a study order, see S2682	Similar To
S500	Requiring the establishment of recycling programs for ionization smoke detectors	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S503	To reduce plastic packaging waste	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S525	Relative to plastic bag reduction	Accompanied a new draft, see S2895	Similar To
S572	To reduce solid waste, increase recycling and generate municipal cost savings	Accompanied S494	Similar To

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