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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.630 194th (Current)

An Act to reduce single-use plastics from the environment

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 630) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to reduce single-use plastics from the environment. Environment and Natural Resources.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Jason M. Lewis

Environment and Natural Resources

This bill reduces the use, sale, and distribution of multiple single-use plastics by regulating their use and availability, including the following: plastic bags, foam and solid polystyrene, plastic straws, balloons, nips, plastic wipes, hotel toiletry, plastic water bottles, and black plastic. The bills also seeks to remove certain beverage containers, food ware, and food ware accessories with toxic substances from being sold or distributed. Each section would be implemented over time so that businesses may have the ability to comply and seek out alternatives, and there exemptions for when there are impossibilities to compliance.
* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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