Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S550 — An Act relative to solar and battery decommissioning and recycling

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

In plain language

The bill establishes protocols for decommissioning and recycling solar panels and batteries.

This legislation requires the development of standards for the safe disposal and recycling of solar panels and batteries. It aims to ensure that these materials are handled properly at the end of their life cycle.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means improved environmental protections related to waste management of solar and battery materials.

Summary

An Act relative to solar and battery decommissioning and recycling

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S550 do?
An Act relative to solar and battery decommissioning and recycling
Who sponsors S550?
S550 is sponsored by Joanne M. Comerford (Democrat).
What is the current status of S550?
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 S550?
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