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H 911 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to truth in labeling of recyclable and compostable goods

Summary
By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 911) of Michelle L. Ciccolo relative to deceptive or misleading claims regarding recyclability or compostability of certain products and containers. Environment and Natural Resources.
Issues: ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPrevents deceptive claims about recyclability/compostability, promoting accurate disposal and reducing waste contamination per Environment committee focus.95% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Feb 26, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Michelle Ciccolo
Michelle Ciccolo
DDemocratic
MA
15th Middlesex
Co
Photo of Kristin Kassner
Kristin Kassner
DDemocratic
MA
2nd Essex
Co
Photo of Sally Kerans
Sally Kerans
DDemocratic
MA
13th Essex