Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 917: An Act reducing packaging waste
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 917 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act reducing packaging waste. It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5149.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 917) of Mike Connolly and David M. Rogers for legislation to reduce packaging waste. Environment and Natural Resources.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Dave Rogers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24th Middlesex |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st 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 H5149
- Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources