HB 2622 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Repeals the state prohibition of local governments regulating paper and plastic bags

This bill repeals a Missouri state law (Section 260.283, RSMo) that prohibited local governments from regulating plastic or paper bags. It allows cities and counties to impose fees, bans, or taxes on these bags for the first time. The change directly affects local governments, which can now create their own bag policies, and businesses, which must follow local rules instead of the state's uniform requirement. This removes a statewide restriction, enabling communities to address plastic waste through local decision-making.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
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Governor
Introduced Dec 31, 2025 Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Dec 31, 2025
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Wick Thomas
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