H 1725
An Act to ban the release of balloons
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to ban the intentional release of balloons in Massachusetts. The bill aims to address the environmental harm caused by balloons, which can negatively impact wildlife and pollute waterways. It seeks to prevent the widespread release of balloons and protect the state’s natural environment.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the intentional release of balloons.
- Applies to all intentional releases of balloons within the state of Massachusetts.
- The bill was referred to the Committee on The Judiciary.
- The bill was accompanied by a study order (H.5281).
- The bill was heard on July 15, 2025, with multiple rescheduling adjustments.
- The bill was reported by the committee to the Clerk’s Office for processing.
Who is affected
- Individuals who release balloons.
- Environmental organizations.
- Wildlife and ecosystems in Massachusetts.
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a ban on balloon releases, a previously unregulated activity.
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Primary sponsor
Homar Gómez
Cosponsors
Homar Gómez
Jason M. Lewis
Joanne M. Comerford
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill H.1725 194th (Current)
An Act to ban the release of balloons
By Representative Gómez of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1725) of Homar Gómez and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to ban the intentional release of balloons. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Homar Gómez
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.1725
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/15/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/15/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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