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MA H910

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Ciccolo

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits food establishments from using, selling, or distributing disposable food service ware made from black plastic (resin codes #1-#7) one year after passage

  • Bans retail establishments from selling black plastic food serviceware, meat trays, fish trays, seafood trays, vegetable trays, and egg cartons made with black plastic

  • Exempts individuals using black plastic items purchased out-of-state and prepared foods packaged outside Massachusetts that remain in original packaging

  • Allows Department of Environmental Protection or local Boards of Health to grant up to 6-month exemptions for undue hardship or inventory drawdown

  • Establishes penalties of written warning for first offense, $50 for second offense, and $300 for third and subsequent offenses, with each day of noncompliance counting as a separate violation

Legislative Description

To prevent the release of black plastic into the environment

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5149

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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