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ME · LD1177FINAL · 9 COSPONSORS

Resolve, to Study the Public Health and Environmental Risks from Synthetic Turf

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This bill establishes a three-year ban on installing or reinstalling synthetic turf in parks, athletic fields, and similar venues. It also requires the Department of Environmental Protection to study the public health and environmental risks of synthetic turf compared to natural grass. The department must then report its findings and recommendations, including potential legislation, to the legislature by November 2026 and inform the public about its findings.

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Votes
Sponsorship · 10 Sponsors
Democrat9Republican1Independent0Other0
  • D · PrimeLori Gramlich
  • D · CoDaniel Ankeles
  • R · CoRichard Bennett
  • D · CoMatthea Larsen Daughtry
  • D · CoDeqa Dhalac
  • D · CoVictoria Doudera
  • D · CoHenry Ingwersen
  • D · CoChristopher Kessler
  • D · CoLaurie Osher
  • D · CoMorgan Rielly
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