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MA H 136

in committee

An Act prohibiting the use and sale of toxic sludge

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 136 pass?

Not yet. MA H 136 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-19): Accompanied a study order, see H5249 (under House Rule 27)

What is MA H 136 about?

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.

Description

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.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-19 — Accompanied a study order, see H5249 (under House Rule 27)
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Sponsors

  • Steven Owenscosponsor
  • Kristin E. Kassnercosponsor
  • Michael O. Moorecosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-03-19

    Accompanied a study order, see H5249 (under House Rule 27)

  2. 2025-08-28

    Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in B-1

  3. 2025-06-27

    Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries

  4. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  5. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Agriculture

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H136

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