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IL SB3742
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Emil Jones
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AI Summary
- Requires retail stores to charge consumers $0.05 per single-use plastic checkout bag provided at point of sale
- Retailers retain all collected fees and may use them for any lawful purpose, but cannot rebate or reimburse customers for the fee
- Exempts recycled paper bags used for purchases made through SNAP, WIC, or similar government food assistance programs
- Excludes numerous bag types from the fee, including bags for bulk items, meat/frozen foods, prescription drugs, prepared foods, restaurant takeout, and curbside pickup/delivery orders
- Preempts local governments, including home rule units, from enacting their own regulations on checkout bag use, taxation, or sale
Legislative Description
PLASTIC BAG FEE
Last Action
Referred to Assignments
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Assignments2/5/2026
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