H 886 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to paint recycling

This bill establishes a paint stewardship program requiring paint manufacturers to fund recycling for architectural paint (under 5 gallons) and aerosol coatings. Manufacturers must submit plans to the Department of Environmental Protection detailing collection sites, environmental management practices, consumer education, and a per-container fee added to paint prices. Retailers must display fee information or list approved brands on the department's website, and cannot sell paint without an approved program. The program directly affects manufacturers, retailers, and consumers who generate leftover paint, creating a system for free household paint recycling through designated collection sites.
Sub-Topics: Recycling
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Aug 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Aug 11, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Aug 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors

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