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Introduced
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
In Committee
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the provisions of the bottle bill, so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill aims to update the "bottle bill" in Massachusetts. It redefines key terms like "beverage" and "beverage container," sets a minimum refund value of 10 cents per container, and requires certain redemption and recycling targets to be met over time, ranging from 60% after 2 years to 95% after 8 years. The bill also bans the use of certain toxic substances in beverage containers, expands the requirements for producer reporting and auditing, and allows citizens to bring enforcement actions against violators. The bill also establishes the Clean Environment Fund to support recycling, composting, and other environmental programs. Overall, this bill seeks to modernize and strengthen the bottle bill in Massachusetts.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (15)
Michelle Ciccolo (D)*,
Jo Comerford (D),
Kate Donaghue (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Kristin Kassner (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Ted Philips (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4778 (on 07/02/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3676 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3676.pdf |
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