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Introduced
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
In Committee
03/25/2024
03/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the use of polystyrene containers and wares by certain food and retail establishments. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to restrict the use of polystyrene containers and wares by certain food and retail establishments. Specifically, it prohibits food establishments from dispensing food to customers in disposable food service containers made from polystyrene and retail establishments from selling or distributing polystyrene food service ware to customers, effective August 1, 2024. The bill grants the Department of Public Health the authority to promulgate regulations for the enforcement of this section, including establishing fines and a process for deferments in cases where undue hardship can be demonstrated by a food establishment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Marjorie Decker (D)*,
Jo Comerford (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3627 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3627.pdf |
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