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MA H2521

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Rogers

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale or provision of food ware products made of extruded or expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam in Massachusetts after January 1, 2024

  • Bans stores and food distributors from serving prepared food or packaging meat, eggs, bakery products, and other food items in EPS foam containers

  • Prohibits retail stores from selling EPS foam food or beverage containers to consumers

  • Bars all state facilities, departments, and state-sponsored events from using or purchasing EPS foam food containers

  • Requires all state contractors to refrain from using EPS foam containers in state facilities or on state-funded projects, with distributors required to certify compliance to the commissioner

Legislative Description

To prohibit the use of polystyrene foam food containers

Last Action

Accompanied H2394

7/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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