S 480 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act protecting wastewater and sewerage systems through the labeling of non-flushable wipes

This bill requires manufacturers and retailers in Massachusetts to clearly label certain disposable wipes with a "Do Not Flush" warning to protect wastewater and sewer systems. The law defines covered products as baby wipes and other bathroom cleaning items made with petrochemical fibers that are likely to be flushed down a toilet. Starting July 1, 2025, these products must display a high-contrast symbol and text on the front of the package, with the warning taking up at least 2% of the main display area. The legislation aims to prevent plumbing damage by ensuring consumers are visibly informed that these specific wipes should not be disposed of in toilets.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 15, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 15, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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