An Act protecting wastewater and sewerage systems through the labeling of non-flushable wipes
This bill requires manufacturers and sellers of certain disposable wipes in Massachusetts to clearly label them with a "Do Not Flush" warning. The law specifically targets baby wipes and other cleaning or personal care wipes made with petrochemical fibers that could clog sewer systems. To ensure the warning is visible, the bill mandates that the label be printed in high contrast on the main part of the package using a specific symbol. This measure aims to protect wastewater infrastructure by informing consumers not to dispose of these products in toilets.
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 Feb 15, 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
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
lower
0 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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