An Act to raise awareness of carbon dioxide emissions at gas stations
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires gas stations in Massachusetts to display warnings about the carbon dioxide emissions associated with the fuel they sell. The goal is to increase consumer awareness of the environmental impact of gasoline purchases. The bill mandates that these warnings be prominently placed on pumps or other dispensing devices. This legislation aims to inform consumers about the greenhouse gas emissions produced when fueling their vehicles.
Key provisions
- Gas stations must display warnings about carbon dioxide emissions.
- Warnings must be visible on pumps and dispensing devices.
- The warnings are intended to raise consumer awareness.
- The bill falls under the jurisdiction of the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure committee.
- A study order (H5081) has been accompanied by this bill.
Who is affected
- Gas stations
- Consumers of motor fuel
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a requirement for specific warnings at gas stations.
- It builds upon previous legislation related to fuel price transparency (e.g., H.227, H.394).
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