H 4976 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to littering

H 4976 prohibits motor vehicle operators from littering or allowing occupants to litter from their vehicles on public or private property. It directly affects drivers who dispose of trash or garbage from their vehicles. Violations are classified as civil infractions, with escalating fines: $100 for a first offense, $250 for a second, and $500 for third or subsequent offenses. A third or subsequent offense also triggers an additional surcharge under related law. The bill takes effect upon passage.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Committee
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Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Transportation
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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