S2541
An Act to reduce plastics
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Bill overview
This bill aims to reduce the use of disposable plastics in Massachusetts through a series of measures. It seeks to limit the use of plastic straws, establish a sustainable food service ware act, reduce polystyrene use, define recyclable beverage containers, and address the disposal of non-flushable wipes. The overall goal is to protect the environment by promoting reusable alternatives and reducing plastic waste.
Key provisions
- Prohibits hotels from providing plastic-packaged personal care products.
- Reduces the use of polystyrene, encouraging reusable alternatives.
- Defines recyclable beverage containers.
- Addresses the labeling of non-flushable wipes to protect wastewater systems.
- Establishes a Sustainable Food Service Ware Act.
- Reduces single-use plastics from the environment.
- Reduces disposable plastic straw waste.
- Reduces plastic bag use.
Who is affected
- Hotels
- Food service businesses
- Consumers
- Wastewater treatment facilities
- Manufacturers of beverage containers
Notable changes
- The bill encompasses multiple legislative proposals initially introduced as separate petitions.
- It focuses on a broad range of plastic reduction strategies.
- It includes provisions for defining recyclable materials and addressing the disposal of specific types of waste.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
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Bill S.2541 194th (Current)
An Act to reduce plastics
Senate, June 23, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 543) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to reduce disposable plastic straw waste; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 554) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to establish the Sustainable Food Service Ware Act; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 589) of James B. Eldridge and Steven Owens for legislation to protect wastewater and sewerage systems through the labeling of non-flushable wipes; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 590) of James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to plastic bag reduction; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 609) of John F. Keenan for legislation to prohibit hotels from providing plastic-packaged personal care products; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 629) of Jason M. Lewis and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to reduce the use of polystyrene, opting for reusable alternatives to protect the environment; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 630) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to reduce single-use plastics from the environment; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 643) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to define recyclable beverage containers; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 654) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Edward R. Philips, Joanne M. Comerford, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce plastics, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2541).
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.2541
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/23/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 6/23/2025 | Senate | New draft of S543, S554, S589, S590, S609, S629, S630, S643 and S654 |
| 6/23/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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An Act to reduce plastics
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