Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 589: An Act protecting wastewater and sewerage systems through the labeling of non-flushable wipes
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 589 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act protecting wastewater and sewerage systems through the labeling of non-flushable wipes. Primary sponsor: Jamie Eldridge (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see S2541.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 589) of James B. Eldridge and Steven Owens for legislation to protect wastewater and sewerage systems through the labeling of non-flushable wipes. Environment and Natural Resources.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Eldridge | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Sal DiDomenico | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| 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 new draft, see S2541
- Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources