RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Summary
Prohibits the sale or distribution of consumer goods for which a deceptive claim about the recyclability of the product or packaging is made. Requires the department of health to collect data and issue a material characterization study on recyclable materials collected in the State. Establishes standards for recyclability of products in the State. Prohibits the sale of any product that is labeled as compostable or biodegradable unless the product meets specified criteria.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2022
Last action Jan 24, 2022
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 24, 2022
Committee
Referred to AEN/HTH, CPN/JDC.
upper
Jan 21, 2022
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
3 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Lee
DDemocratic
P
LA
Laura Acasio
DDemocratic
P
Stanley Chang
DDemocratic
Co
Joy San Buenaventura
DDemocratic
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