Massachusetts H1040: An Act ban the use of tire-derived materials in playgrounds and playing fields in Massachusetts

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

Whereas, the use of tire-derived materials, including but not limited to tire crumb rubber, ground tire rubber, shredded tires, rubberized asphalt, pour-in-place surfacing, recycled tire chips and tire-derived aggregates in playgrounds, playing fields, and landscaping has raised concerns about potential health and environmental hazards; Therefore, be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: Section 1. For the purposes of this act "Tire-derived materials" shall mean any material derived from the processing of discarded tires, including but not limited to: tire crumb rubber, ground tire rubber, shredded tires, rubberized asphalt, recycled tire chips, and tire-derived aggregates. "Playground" shall mean any area designed for children's play, including but not limited to: Playgrounds in schools, parks, and residential areas; playgrounds in childcare facilities and early childhood education centers; "Playing field" shall mean any area used for athletic activities, including but not limited to: sports fields for baseball, soccer, football, and other sports. Section 2. No person shall install, construct, or maintain any playground or playing field surface that contains tire-derived materials. This prohibition shall apply to both new and existing playgrounds and playing fields. Section 3. This act shall not apply to existing playground or playing field surfaces that were installed prior to …

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Sponsors

• Jeffrey Roy (D, 10th Norfolk) · primary sponsor
• James Arena-DeRosa (D)
• Carmine Gentile (D)

Latest actions

1. March 30, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5307
2. June 10, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
3. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
4. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Common questions

What is H1040?

H1040 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act ban the use of tire-derived materials in playgrounds and playing fields in Massachusetts.

What is the status of H1040?

Failed as of March 30, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5307 (March 30, 2026).

Who sponsored H1040?

Jeffrey Roy (D, 10th Norfolk), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H1040?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1040