Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: Introduced 19 D cosponsors

HD 3487 — An Act to restrict the use of polystyrene

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

This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill restricts the use of polystyrene containers and products.

The bill aims to limit the use of polystyrene, commonly found in food packaging and containers. By reducing polystyrene, it promotes a cleaner environment and encourages the use of sustainable alternatives.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means cleaner communities and healthier ecosystems due to reduced plastic pollution.

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Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 31 co-sponsors · 172 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (31)

Not signed on (172)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HD 3487?
HD 3487 is sponsored by Marjorie C. Decker (Democrat), Lori A. Ehrlich, Carolyn C. Dykema, Ruth B. Balser, Michael J. Barrett (Democrat), Jennifer E. Benson, Mike Connolly (Democrat), Sal N. DiDomenico (Democrat), Michelle M. DuBois (Democrat), James B. Eldridge (Democrat), Sean Garballey (Democrat), Carlos González (Democrat), Tami L. Gouveia, James K. Hawkins (Democrat), Jonathan Hecht, Louis L. Kafka, Mary S. Keefe (Democrat), Kay Khan, Jay D. Livingstone (Democrat), Sarah K. Peake, David M. Rogers (Democrat), Aaron Vega, RoseLee Vincent, Tommy Vitolo (Democrat), Adrian C. Madaro (Democrat), David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf (Democrat), Maria Duaime Robinson, Natalie M. Higgins (Democrat), Mathew J. Muratore, Jack Patrick Lewis (Democrat), Lindsay N. Sabadosa (Democrat), and Brian W. Murray (Democrat).
What is the current status of HD 3487?
This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). 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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