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This bill requires the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to collaborate with helium industry representatives (including manufacturers and distributors) to develop a comprehensive plan for phasing out helium usage in lighter-than-air balloons by December 31, 2027. The bill mandates that the commissioner create a detailed phase-out schedule by October 1, 2025, and submit a progress report to the legislative committee responsible for environmental matters by February 1, 2026. The report must outline the proposed schedule for discontinuing helium balloon use and may include additional legislative recommendations related to lighter-than-air balloons. The legislation aims to reduce environmental impact by systematically eliminating the use of helium in balloons, providing a structured approach that gives industry stakeholders time to adapt to the upcoming restrictions.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Environment Committee (J)

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