H136

Prohibiting the use and sale of toxic sludge

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H136 prohibits the use and sale of toxic sludge in agriculture.

Massachusetts H136 prohibits the use and sale of sludge generated from municipal, commercial, or industrial wastewater treatment plants or septage in agriculture. Exceptions include disposal at solid waste landfills, composting toilets, and precipitated calcium carbonate production. The bill aims to protect agricultural land and public health by preventing the spread of potentially harmful materials.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Calendar

Sep 16, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Agriculture Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5249 (under House Rule 27)

Aug 28, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in B-1

Aug 28, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order