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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment and Natural Resources.
AI Summary
This bill aims to reduce plastic bag usage in Massachusetts. It establishes a new chapter (Chapter 21P) in the General Laws that prohibits retail establishments from providing single-use plastic bags to customers, with some exceptions. Instead, retail establishments must provide either recycled paper bags or reusable bags, which they can sell for a minimum price of $0.10. The bill also imposes a $0.05 fee on the sale of recycled paper bags, which is distributed to cities and towns for various environmental initiatives. The bill authorizes the Department of Environmental Protection to set standards for reusable bags and adjust the recycled content and fee requirements. It also includes enforcement provisions and exceptions for certain types of retail establishments.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (16)
Jamie Eldridge (D)*,
Nick Collins (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
John Keenan (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Pavel Payano (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Last Action
Accompanied S570 (on 01/18/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S477 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S477.pdf |
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