An Act relative to paint recycling
This bill establishes a new paint recycling program in Massachusetts to manage leftover household paint, directly affecting paint manufacturers, retailers, and homeowners. It requires paint makers or their designated nonprofit groups to submit a plan to the Department of Environmental Protection outlining how they will collect and recycle unused architectural paint across the state. The law defines specific terms like "architectural paint" and "collection site" while mandating that these programs use environmentally sound methods to reduce waste and protect human health. Additionally, the bill sets a requirement for manufacturers to establish a goal for the number and geographic distribution of collection sites to ensure convenient access for residents.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Jan 18, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. 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
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
upper
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Patrick O'Connor
RRepublican
Co
Brendan Crighton
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Ashe
DDemocratic
Co
Bruce Tarr
RRepublican
Co
David DeCoste
RRepublican
Co
Jake Oliveira
DDemocratic
Co
Jamie Eldridge
DDemocratic
Co
Jason Lewis
DDemocratic
Co
Jo Comerford
DDemocratic
Co
Joan Lovely
DDemocratic
Co
John Velis
DDemocratic
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