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FL H0565
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Omar Blanco
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AI Summary
- Defines "auxiliary container" as any reusable or single-use bag, cup, bottle, can, or other packaging made of cloth, paper, plastic (including polystyrene), cardboard, aluminum, glass, or similar materials designed for transporting, consuming, or protecting merchandise, food, or beverages from food service establishments, food establishments, or retailers
- Prohibits local governments, local governmental agencies, and state governmental agencies from enacting any rule, regulation, or ordinance regarding the use, disposition, sale, prohibition, restriction, or tax of auxiliary containers
- Expressly preempts the regulation of auxiliary containers to the state of Florida
- Removes obsolete provisions that had required the Department of Environmental Protection to review and update its 2010 report on retail bags and submit recommendations to the Legislature by December 31, 2021
- Effective date of July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Regulation of Auxiliary Containers
Last Action
Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee3/11/2025
Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee2/19/2025
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