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MA S1227

MA S1227
Relative to cleanliness in restaurants and bars


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Introduced
04/15/2015
In Committee
04/15/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to cleanliness in restaurants and bars. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) create regulations to gradually eliminate the practice of using "standing chemical water" – meaning water with cleaning chemicals that is left standing for extended periods – for washing dishes, plates, and glasses in establishments like clubs, hotels, pubs, breweries, restaurants, and taverns. Once these regulations are established, all affected businesses will be required to stop using this cleaning method by January 1, 2016, to improve cleanliness and public health.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2187 (on 03/21/2016)

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