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MA H2254

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Ciccolo

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Cities and towns may opt to impose fines for disposing of redeemable beverage containers (bottle deposit items) in curbside trash or recycling bins
  • Maximum fine of $100 per violation
  • Municipalities must establish periodic inspection procedures for curbside bins
  • Requires local acceptance through ordinance or by-law to take effect
  • Amends Chapter 40 of the General Laws by adding new Section 8H½

Legislative Description

To establish local option fines for improper disposal of redeemable goods

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4970

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipalities and Regional Government2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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