RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
SB 2361 prohibits food and beverage service businesses from selling or distributing single-use plastic service ware, such as straws, utensils, and containers. It directly affects restaurants, cafes, and vendors that currently provide these plastic items to customers. The key mechanism bans the sale and distribution of these specific plastic products, requiring businesses to switch to alternatives like compostable or reusable options. The bill is currently in early legislative stages, having been introduced on January 21, 2026, and referred to committee for further review.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Last action Jan 26, 2026
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Total actions
3
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0
Committee
1
Jan 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to HHS/AEN, CPN/JDC.
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lynn DeCoite
DDemocratic
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