Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 136: An Act prohibiting the use and sale of toxic sludge
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 136 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act prohibiting the use and sale of toxic sludge. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5249 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 136) of Steven Owens and Kristin E. Kassner for legislation to further regulate the use of sludge from a municipal, commercial or industrial wastewater treatment plant as an agricultural product. Agriculture.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin Kassner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Essex |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Steve Owens | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5249 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in B-1
- Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Agriculture