AN ACT relating to plastic waste.
Summary
Amend KRS 224.50-585 to define terms; prohibit the intentional release of more than 25 plastic balloons; establish a ban on plastic, single-use carryout bags by July 1, 2031; establish a ban on the provision of single-use plastic straws and Styrofoam food and beverage containers by retail food and beverage establishments by July 1, 2029; establish civil penalty of $100 per day for violations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2026
Last action Jan 16, 2026
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 16, 2026
Committee
to Natural Resources & Energy (H)
lower
Jan 9, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Jan 9, 2026
Introduced
introduced in House
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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