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MA H910
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Ciccolo
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AI Summary
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Prohibits food establishments from using, selling, or distributing disposable food service ware made from black plastic (resin codes #1-#7) one year after passage
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Bans retail establishments from selling black plastic food serviceware, meat trays, fish trays, seafood trays, vegetable trays, and egg cartons made with black plastic
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Exempts individuals using black plastic items purchased out-of-state and prepared foods packaged outside Massachusetts that remain in original packaging
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Allows Department of Environmental Protection or local Boards of Health to grant up to 6-month exemptions for undue hardship or inventory drawdown
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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