Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee

HD 4209 — An Act to restrict, reduce, and minimize the use and distribution of single-use plastic straws in Massachusetts

Last action — Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

By Mr. Pignatelli of Lee (by request), a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Keely O'Gorman relative to the use and distribution of single-use plastic straws. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

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Action History

  1. Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

  2. Referred to the committee on House Rules

Sponsors

  • Smitty Pignatelli · Primary
  • Keely O'Gorman · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 202 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Smitty Pignatelli

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Keely O'Gorman

Not signed on (202)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HD 4209 do?
By Mr. Pignatelli of Lee (by request), a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Keely O'Gorman relative to the use and distribution of single-use plastic straws. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Who sponsors HD 4209?
HD 4209 is sponsored by Smitty Pignatelli and Keely O'Gorman.
What is the current status of HD 4209?
This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HD 4209?
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