Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H1038 — An Act relative to enhancing circularity in recycling

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” 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.

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Summary

An Act relative to enhancing circularity in recycling

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This bill introduces a new chapter to enhance recycling regulations, establishing minimum post-consumer recycled content requirements for various types of containers and bags.

  • CHAPTER 94J. ENHANCING CIRCULARITY IN RECYCLING.

    Creates a new chapter focusing on recycling.

  • Section 1. ...

    Defines key terms related to recycling.

  • Section 2. (1) Rigid plastic containers sold or offered for sale in the commonwealth shall comply with the minimum post-consumer recycled content requirements under this section. ...

    Sets requirements for rigid plastic containers regarding post-consumer recycled content.

  • Section 3. (1) Plastic beverage containers sold or offered for sale in the commonwealth shall comply with the minimum post-consumer recycled content requirements under this section. ...

    Establishes post-consumer recycled content requirements for plastic beverage containers.

  • Section 4. (1) Glass containers sold or offered for sale in the commonwealth shall comply with the minimum post-consumer recycled content requirements under this section. ...

    Imposes minimum post-consumer recycled content requirements for glass containers.

  • Section 5. (1) Paper carryout bags sold or offered for sale in the commonwealth shall comply with the minimum post-consumer recycled content requirements under this section. ...

    Mandates post-consumer recycled content for paper carryout bags.

  • Section 6. (1) Plastic carryout bags sold or offered for sale in the commonwealth shall comply with the minimum post-consumer recycled content requirements under this section. ...

    Requires plastic carryout bags to meet post-consumer recycled content standards.

  • Section 7. (1) Plastic trash bags sold or offered for sale in the commonwealth shall comply with the minimum post-consumer recycled content requirements under this section. ...

    Establishes post-consumer recycled content requirements for plastic trash bags.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H1038 do?
An Act relative to enhancing circularity in recycling
Who sponsors H1038?
H1038 is sponsored by Jeffrey N. Roy (Democrat).
What is the current status of H1038?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” 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 H1038?
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