HB 2823 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Repeals section 260.283 relating to paper or plastic bags for packaging items

HB 2823 repeals a law that previously restricted businesses from providing plastic or paper bags for packaging purchases. It allows businesses to choose between paper or plastic bags for customers, and prevents local governments from banning, taxing, or imposing fees on these bags. The bill also ensures consumers can still use reusable bags at retail locations. This directly affects merchants, vendors, and local governments by removing existing bag-related regulations. The key change is eliminating both business restrictions and local fee/ban authority over single-use bags.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Last action May 15, 2026
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