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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 to reduce single-use plastics from the environment, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2896).
AI Summary
This bill aims to reduce single-use plastics from the environment. It requires food facilities to provide only recyclable, biodegradable, or compostable food service ware, except for drinking straws which can be provided upon customer request. The bill also prohibits retail establishments from selling or providing alcoholic beverages in plastic containers of 100 milliliters or less. The bill includes exemptions for small retail establishments with limited square footage and employee numbers, and allows the Department of Environmental Protection to collect and use civil penalties to fund municipal recycling and waste management programs. The key provisions of the bill will take effect on January 1, 2025 and August 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (7)
Mike Barrett (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
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/S2896 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2896.pdf |
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