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IL SB3677

Bill

Status

Failed

1/13/2021

Primary Sponsor

Laura Fine

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Origin

Senate

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits stores in Illinois from selling or distributing disposable food service containers composed in whole or in part of polystyrene foam beginning January 1, 2022.

  • Defines "disposable food service container" as single-use serviceware including takeout containers, packaging for meat/eggs/bakery products, and leftover containers.

  • Defines "polystyrene foam" as blown polystyrene and expanded or extruded foams using styrene monomer.

  • Applies to retail establishments including convenience stores, restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, and farm stands selling prepared foods directly to consumers.

  • Directs the Environmental Protection Agency to adopt rules to implement the ban.

Legislative Description

EPA-POLYSTYRENE FOAM BAN

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/13/2021

Committee Referrals

Assignments2/14/2020

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