2020 Senate Bill 975

Repeal state ban on local plastic grocery bag bans

Introduced in the Senate

June 18, 2020

Introduced by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-18)

To repeal a 2016 law that preempts local governments from imposing regulations, restrictions or taxes on plastic grocery bags or other "auxiliary containers," defined as a disposable or reusable bag, cup, bottle, or other packaging.

Referred to the Committee on Environmental Quality