HB 1789-FN (2026): relative to extended producer responsibility.
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HB 1789-FN (2026)
relative to extended producer responsibility.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2026, with 84 people signed in online: 75 in support, 7 in opposition and 2 as neutral. The committee held work sessions on January 27, 2026 and February 3, 2026. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Lucius Parshall (D - Ches 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Peter Bixby (D - Straf 13)
- Rep. Nicholas Germana (D - Ches 15)
- Rep. James Gruber (D - Ches 16)
- Rep. Heather Raymond (D - Hills 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 20, 2026, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- February 3, 2026, 9:15 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- February 3, 2026, 9:15 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- February 19, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 19, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
- January 20, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 02:00 pm GP 153
- January 27, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 01/27/2026 10:00 am GP 153
- February 3, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 02/03/2026 09:15 am GP 153
- February 3, 2026: Executive Session: 02/03/2026 09:15 am GP 153
- February 3, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/03/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)
- February 19, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1630-FN (2024): relative to extended producer responsibility.