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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.1477 194th (Current)

An Act to restrict the use of polystyrene

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1477) of Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to restrict the use of polystyrene. Public Health.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Michael J. Barrett
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Special Attachments:
Committee - Senate members vote

Plastic waste

This legislation prohibits food and retail establishments, starting August 1, 2027, from providing food to customers in disposable containers made from polystyrene. If this provision would cause undue hardship for a food establishment, it can appeal to its town’s health department. The health department may then defer enforcement of this provision for that food establishment for one year. The commissioner of the Department of Public Health will promulgate regulations related to the enforcement of this section.
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