An Act relative to the transport, storage and sale of used bedding
This bill requires that used bedding be sanitized or sealed before being transported, stored, or sold alongside new bedding. The law mandates that any sanitization process must be approved by the state Department of Health and specifically target pests like bedbugs and dust mites, as well as allergens and other contaminants. Alternatively, the bedding must be enclosed in plastic or similar material designed to prevent contaminants from passing through. These rules directly affect businesses and individuals involved in the resale or movement of second-hand mattresses and pillows in Massachusetts.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action May 30, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Angelo Puppolo
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Ashe
DDemocratic
Co
Bud Williams
DDemocratic
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