H3447

Relative to containers, litter, ecology and nips (CLEAN Act)

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

The CLEAN Act amends definitions and regulations related to beverage containers and miniatures in Massachusetts.

The CLEAN Act amends the definitions of "Beverage" and "Beverage container" in the General Laws, expanding the definition of "Beverage" to include soda water, mineral water, beer, and other malt beverages sold in miniatures. It also defines "Miniature" as a sealable bottle, can, jar, or carton with a capacity of not more than 100 milliliters, primarily composed of glass, metal, plastic, or a combination of those materials, and produced for containing an alcoholic beverage.

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Where it stands

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Calendar

Jun 18, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Hearing

History

Apr 6

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5323

Dec 4, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Sep 15, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025