An Act to restrict the use of polystyrene

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Overview Bill text 1 History 4 Sponsors

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1477) of Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to restrict the use of polystyrene. Public Health.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Jul 10, 2025 — Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Session: 194th
Momentum: 48 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Reported from Committee — base rate 13%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -0 48/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 466 days quiet

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