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WI AB782
Bill
Status
12/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lori Palmeri
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AI Summary
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Retail food establishments and vending machine operators are prohibited from serving food or beverages in foam polystyrene (styrofoam) packaging
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Exemptions apply to containers filled and sealed outside Wisconsin before receipt, and containers used for raw meat, poultry, fish, or seafood for off-premises consumption
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DATCP may grant waivers lasting up to one year for businesses demonstrating undue hardship or practical difficulty not common among similar businesses
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Penalties include forfeitures of up to $250 for violations occurring more than 90 days after written notice, increasing to $500 for subsequent violations after 180 days
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Takes effect on the first day of the 13th month after publication
Legislative Description
Prohibiting food and beverages from being served in foam polystyrene packaging and providing a penalty. (FE)
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Jobs and Economy
12/17/2025