H1040

Ban the use of tire-derived materials in playgrounds and playing fields in Massachusetts

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1040 bans the use of tire-derived materials in playgrounds and playing fields.

Massachusetts H1040 prohibits the installation, construction, or maintenance of playgrounds and playing fields that contain tire-derived materials. This ban applies to both new and existing surfaces. The Department of Environmental Protection will enforce this act, while the Department of Public Health will provide guidance on safe surfacing materials. The act does not affect existing surfaces installed before the effective date.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jun 17, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5307

Jun 10, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

Feb 27, 2025

House

Referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources