S 551 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

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
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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

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