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DE SB178

Bill

Status

Passed

7/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marie Pinkney

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Origin

Senate

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Delaware's existing polystyrene foam food service packaging restrictions (effective July 1, 2025) that prohibit food establishments from providing ready-to-eat food in polystyrene foam containers

  • Creates a temporary exemption for Level IV and Level V Department of Correction facilities from the polystyrene foam ban

  • The exemption for correctional facilities expires on July 1, 2026, giving these facilities one additional year to transition away from polystyrene foam packaging

  • Sponsored by Senator Pinkney and Representative Cooke in the 153rd General Assembly

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Use Of Polystyrene Foam Food Service Packaging In Level Iv And Level V Department Of Correction Facilities.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Homeland Security6/12/2025
Corrections & Public Safety6/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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