H 4976
An Act relative to littering
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts
Session
194th General Court (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 9:23 PM
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Bill overview
SECTION 1. Chapter 90 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after Section 22G the following section:- Section 22G 1/2. No operator of a motor vehicle shall litter, or knowingly permit an occupant of their vehicle to litter on public or private property through the disposal of trash or garbage from said motor vehicle. A violation of this section shall be considered a civil motor vehicle infraction and shall be punishable by a civil citation issued pursuant to chapter 90C, which shall include a fine of $100 for a first offense, $250 for a second offense, and $500 for a third or subsequent offense. A civil citation issued for a third or subsequent offense shall be considered a surchargeable offense under Section 113B of Chapter 175. SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its passage.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Transportation
Cosponsor
Steven S. Howitt
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