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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/09/2018
03/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to reduce packaging waste. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill aims to reduce packaging waste by requiring all retail food establishments to use food service ware that is biodegradable, compostable, recyclable, or reusable for any food prepared or packaged on the premises. The bill defines key terms such as "biodegradable," "compostable," "disposable food service ware," and "reusable products." The Department of Environmental Protection is tasked with promulgating regulations to enforce this chapter, which is set to take effect on January 1, 2019.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (20)
Gailanne Cariddi (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Peter Kocot (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Juana Matias (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H412 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H412.pdf |
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