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MA S1477

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Barrett

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Food establishments prohibited from dispensing food in polystyrene disposable containers starting August 1, 2027
  • Retail establishments prohibited from selling or distributing polystyrene disposable food containers to customers starting August 1, 2027
  • Food establishments may apply to local health departments for a one-year hardship exemption if no reasonable alternatives exist and compliance would cause significant economic hardship
  • Violations subject to fines up to $1,000 per offense
  • Amends Chapter 111 of the General Laws by adding Section 5T

Legislative Description

To restrict the use of polystyrene

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

7/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means7/10/2025
Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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