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PA HB1547

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Maureen Madden

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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"

  • 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

  • Requires recycled paper bags to contain no old growth fiber and at least 40% postconsumer recycled content

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Environmental and Natural Resource Protection6/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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