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Introduced
02/03/2022
02/03/2022
In Committee
02/09/2022
02/09/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish penalties for the disposal of radioactive waste into the Commonwealth's waters. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill establishes penalties for the disposal of radioactive waste into the Commonwealth's waters. It amends the definition of "release" in the state's hazardous waste laws to include the release of any radioactive material, and adds language to the state's hazardous waste cleanup law to allow for recovery of damages to personal property or businesses resulting from the disposal of radioactive materials. The bill also creates a new section in the criminal code to prohibit the direct or indirect deposit, disposal, or discharge of solid or liquid radioactive materials in coastal or inland waters, tidal areas, or on private property, with fines of up to $15,000 for subsequent offenses and liability for any resulting damages.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Josh Cutler (D)*,
Kathy LaNatra (D)*,
Julian Cyr (D),
Kip Diggs (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
John Keenan (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Sarah Peake (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5205 (on 09/01/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4444 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4444.pdf |
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