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PA HB1547
Bill
Status
6/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Maureen Madden
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AI Summary
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Prohibits retail establishments (supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, food trucks, farmers' markets, delivery services) from providing single-use plastic bags or non-recycled paper bags to customers
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Allows retailers to charge customers between 10¢ and 25¢ for recycled paper bags, with all fees retained by the establishment and listed separately on receipts as "Carry-Out Bag Charge"
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Exempts bags used for bulk items, meat/fish, prepared foods, pharmacy medications, dry cleaning, and pre-packaged bags sold for food storage or garbage; also exempts purchases made using WIC food instruments
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Requires recycled paper bags to contain no old growth fiber and at least 40% postconsumer recycled content
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Mandates retail establishments post signage about the prohibition until January 31, 2027, with the Department of Community and Economic Development responsible for public education and implementing regulations; takes effect one year after enactment
Legislative Description
Prohibiting single-use plastic bags in retail establishments; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Last Action
Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection
6/3/2025