Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2685: An Act to reduce solid waste, increase recycling and generate municipal cost savings
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2685 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on November 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to reduce solid waste, increase recycling and generate municipal cost savings. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (November 13, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Senate, November 13, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 621) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to reduce solid waste, increase recycling and generate municipal cost savings, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2685).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jason Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- New draft of S621
- Reported from the committee on Environment and Natural Resources