H 3447
An Act relative to containers, litter, ecology and nips (CLEAN Act)
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Bill overview
This bill, known as the CLEAN Act, aims to expand Massachusetts’ bottle law to include nip bottles and other specific types of containers. Currently, the bottle law applies to beverage containers, but this legislation seeks to broaden its scope to address litter and promote recycling of these additional items. The bill also includes a study order related to miniatures.
Key provisions
- Expands the bottle law to include nip bottles.
- Includes other specified containers within the scope of the bottle law.
- Authorizes a study on the proper disposal of miniatures.
Who is affected
- Consumers in Massachusetts
- Businesses that sell nip and related products
- Waste management facilities
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Broadens the existing bottle law to cover a wider range of containers.
- Introduces a study to examine the disposal of miniatures.
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Primary sponsor
Brian M. Ashe
Cosponsors
Brian M. Ashe
Francisco E. Paulino
Patrick Joseph Kearney
Steven George Xiarhos
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Bill H.3447 194th (Current)
An Act relative to containers, litter, ecology and nips (CLEAN Act)
By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3447) of Brian M. Ashe and Francisco E. Paulino for legislation to include nip bottles and certain other containers in the bottle law. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Presenter: Brian M. Ashe
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3447
| 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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