Bill
H 2273
Overview: H 2273, An Act authorizing the town of Sudbury to establish a fee for checkout bags, was read a second time and ordered to a third reading on February 27, 2025.Purpose an
Overview: H 2273, An Act authorizing the town of Sudbury to establish a fee for checkout bags, was read a second time and ordered to a third reading on February 27, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to authorize the town of Sudbury to impose a fee on the use of checkout bags, with the goal of reducing plastic waste and promoting the use of reusable bags.
Key Provisions:
- Allows the town of Sudbury to establish a fee, not to exceed $0.10 per checkout bag, for the use of paper or plastic checkout bags by customers at retail establishments.
- Exempts certain types of bags, such as those used for produce, meat, or prescription drugs, from the fee.
- Requires retail establishments to collect the fee and remit the proceeds to the town.
- Permits the town to use the collected fees for environmental initiatives, such as the promotion of reusable bags and the cleanup of litter.
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Retail establishments in the town of Sudbury would be required to collect the checkout bag fee and remit the proceeds to the town.
- Customers in Sudbury would be subject to the fee when using paper or plastic checkout bags, which may incentivize the use of reusable bags.
- The town of Sudbury would receive the collected fees, which could be used to fund environmental initiatives.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been read a second time and ordered to a third reading, indicating that it is progressing through the legislative process. The next step would be the third reading, followed by a vote on the bill's passage.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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