An Act to reduce single use plastics in the environment
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to lessen the amount of single-use plastics entering the environment in Massachusetts. It seeks to reduce plastic waste by encouraging the use of alternatives and potentially restricting the use of certain single-use plastic items. The bill is currently under consideration by the Environment and Natural Resources committee. It builds upon previous efforts to address plastic pollution in the state.
Key provisions
- Encourages the use of reusable alternatives to single-use plastics.
- May restrict the distribution of certain single-use plastic items.
- Supports a study related to H5149
- Addresses plastic pollution in the environment
Who is affected
- Consumers
- Restaurants and food service businesses
- Plastic manufacturers
- The environment
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to build upon previous legislation addressing plastic pollution.
- It may involve restrictions on the use of specific single-use plastic products.
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Sponsors
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11 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Danillo A. Sena
James B. Eldridge
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