AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PLASTIC WASTE REDUCTION ACT
Summary
Prohibits the use of black plastic takeout containers for use to take prepared foods and drinks from restaurants, stores, and other retail sales establishments.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 8, 2026
Last action May 19, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
May 19, 2026
Committee
05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Apr 8, 2026
Introduced
04/08/2026 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources
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10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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