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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
Relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment and Natural Resources.
AI Summary
This bill aims to reduce the use of single-use plastic bags in Massachusetts by requiring retail establishments to provide either recycled paper bags or reusable bags to customers for carrying away purchased or serviced items. Retail establishments are required to charge a minimum of $0.10 for each recycled paper bag or reusable bag provided, with the revenue being used for various environmental initiatives. The bill also establishes standards for reusable bags, allows the Department of Environmental Protection to adjust certain requirements, and provides exemptions for certain small or low-volume retail establishments. The bill also includes provisions for enforcement and reporting requirements.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (24)
Mindy Domb (D)*,
Christine Barber (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Tony Cabral (D),
Simon Cataldo (D),
Nick Collins (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Carole Fiola (D),
Judith García (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Tommy Vitolo (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/H784 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H784.pdf |
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