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IL SB1973

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/26/2021

Primary Sponsor

Laura Fine

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Origin

Senate

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits stores in Illinois from selling or distributing disposable food service containers composed wholly or partially of polystyrene foam beginning January 1, 2023
  • Defines "disposable food service container" as single-use serviceware including containers for takeout foods, packaged meat, eggs, bakery products, and leftovers
  • Defines "store" as any retail establishment including convenience stores, restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, and farm stands
  • Requires the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to adopt rules implementing the polystyrene foam ban provisions

Legislative Description

EPA-POLYSTYRENE FOAM BAN

Last Action

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

4/18/2022

Committee Referrals

Assignments2/10/2022
Tourism and Hospitality1/26/2022
Assignments4/16/2021
Tourism and Hospitality3/16/2021
Assignments2/26/2021

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