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MA H960

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carlos Gonzalez

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires all solid waste originating in Massachusetts to be covered by a hard top or biodegradable seal that hardens after application during transport
  • Applies to municipalities, agencies, individuals, firms, corporations, and their agents transporting waste by vehicle, train, barge, ship, or scow
  • Adds new Section 29 to Chapter 21A of the General Laws
  • Department of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the Department of Transportation, must promulgate regulations for implementation, administration, and enforcement
  • Similar legislation was filed in the previous session as House Bill 820 (2023-2024)

Legislative Description

Relative to requiring the sealing of containers transporting solid waste

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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