Bill > H463

This bill requires gas station retailers to display a warning sign on each fuel pump that reads: "Warning! Every gallon of gasoline that is combusted dumps 19 pounds of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which causes global heating." The bill amends an existing section of Massachusetts state law (Chapter 94, Section 295C) to mandate this new warning, with the goal of raising consumer awareness about the environmental impact of gasoline consumption. The legislation also includes a provision that prohibits any advertising materials, signs, or displays from obscuring the new carbon dioxide warning or the existing price sign at fuel pumps. By requiring this prominent warning, the bill aims to educate consumers about the carbon emissions associated with driving and potentially encourage more environmentally conscious transportation choices. The specific warning highlights the significant carbon dioxide output per gallon of gasoline and links this emissions to global heating, which is intended to make the environmental consequences of fossil fuel use more tangible to consumers at the point of fuel purchase.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H463