HB 1146 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION

Summary

Amends the Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act. Provides that, beginning 18 months after the amendatory Act's effective date, (1) no store or food service business shall provide or sell a single-use plastic carryout bag to a customer and (2) no grocery store shall provide or sell a single-use paper carryout bag to a customer. Preempts home rule powers. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

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Introduced Jan 5, 2025 Last action Mar 27, 2026

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Committee

Mar 27, 2026

Committee

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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Mar 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

To Study Subcommittee

lower

Feb 11, 2026

Committee

Assigned to Executive Committee

lower

Mar 21, 2025

Committee

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

lower

Feb 11, 2025

Committee

Assigned to Executive Committee

lower

Jan 9, 2025

Committee

Referred to Rules Committee

lower

1 primary · 19 co-sponsors