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Introduced
06/16/2022
06/16/2022
In Committee
06/16/2022
06/16/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
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AI Summary
This bill establishes a statewide mattress stewardship program in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The program requires producers of mattresses sold in the state to join the Mattress Recycling Council and submit a plan for the program, which must include free, convenient, and accessible statewide collection of discarded mattresses, research on improving collection and recycling, and a mattress stewardship fee to cover the costs of the program. The bill also requires the Department of Environmental Protection to conduct a needs assessment on the state's mattress recycling capacity and make recommendations for the continuation and improvement of the stewardship program. The bill aims to increase mattress recycling and diversion from landfills and waste-to-energy facilities in the state.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (13)
Mike Barrett (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Adam Hinds (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Ed Kennedy (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Dave Robertson (D),
John Rogers (D),
Dan Sena (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 06/16/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2922 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2922.pdf |
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