H 3474
An Act to expand the bottle bill
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to expand Massachusetts’ existing bottle bill, which currently requires retailers to accept deposits on beverage containers. The proposed changes would broaden the types of beverages covered by the deposit, potentially including new beverage formats and expanding the scope of eligible containers. The goal is to increase recycling rates and reduce waste by incentivizing consumers to return containers for a refund.
Key provisions
- Expands the types of beverages subject to the bottle deposit law.
- May include new beverage formats beyond current covered products.
- Could broaden the definition of eligible containers.
- Likely aims to increase the number of containers recycled.
Who is affected
- Retailers
- Consumers
- Beverage Manufacturers
- Recycling Facilities
Notable changes
- Potential expansion of beverage types covered.
- Possible broadening of the definition of a ‘container’.
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Primary sponsor
Marjorie C. Decker
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Brian W. Murray
Danillo A. Sena
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Bill H.3474 194th (Current)
An Act to expand the bottle bill
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3474) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to expand the bottle bill, so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Presenter: Marjorie C. Decker
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3474
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/15/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025 |
| 12/4/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 4/6/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5323 |
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