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Introduced
06/09/2022
06/09/2022
In Committee
06/09/2022
06/09/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to plastic bag reduction, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2895).
AI Summary
This bill aims to eliminate single-use plastic bags in Massachusetts. It requires retail establishments to provide only recycled paper bags or reusable bags to customers, and to charge a minimum fee of 10 cents per bag. Retail establishments must remit 5 cents per recycled paper bag sold to the state to offset recycling and waste management costs. The bill also creates an Environmental Justice Trust Fund to improve environmental conditions and provide reusable bags to disadvantaged communities. Small retail establishments with limited locations and size are temporarily exempt from the bag requirements. The bill takes effect on August 1, 2023, except for the repeal of the small business exemption, which takes effect on August 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (6)
Jo Comerford (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2895 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2895.pdf |
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