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WI SB778
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Larson
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AI Summary
- DNR must contract with a nonprofit packaging reduction organization (PRO) to implement a producer responsibility program requiring producers to register, report packaging amounts annually, and pay fees based on packaging material types
- Producers must reduce packaging by 10% within 2 years of registration, escalating to 50% reduction by year 10, with recycling rate targets of 30% by year 5, 50% by year 8, and 70% by year 12
- Prohibits packaging containing certain materials including polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, polycarbonate, and toxic substances such as PFAS, phthalates, bisphenols, and heavy metals beginning 2 years after rules are promulgated
- Exempts producers with less than $1 million gross revenue or less than one ton of total packaging annually; excludes medical devices, animal biologics, pesticide packaging, and beverage containers subject to deposit programs
- Violations subject to forfeitures up to $100,000 per day per violation, with each noncompliant product line counted separately; allows civil actions by groups of at least 10 state residents
Legislative Description
Packaging reduction and recycling, creating a producer responsibility program, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Veteran and Military Affairs
12/12/2025
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources, Veteran and Military Affairs12/12/2025
Full Bill Text
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