2025-2026 Regular SessionIllinois Legislature

SB0177: PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION

Legislative Summary

Amends the Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act. Provides that, beginning 18 months after the amendatory Act's effective date, (1) no store or food service business shall provide or sell a single-use plastic carryout bag to a customer and (2) no grocery store shall provide or sell a single-use paper carryout bag to a customer. Preempts home rule. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately.

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Bill History

1/17/2025
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Senate
1/17/2025
First Reading
Senate
1/17/2025
Referred to Assignments
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/17/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Assignments(Senate)

Sponsors

Democrat: 1

Primary Sponsor

Laura Murphy
Laura Murphy
Democrat

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/17/202517.4 KB