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HB 287 KY
Introduced

AN ACT relating to plastic waste.

KY · session 2026RS · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 9, 2026

Latest action (Jan 16, 2026) to Natural Resources & Energy (H)

Summary

Amend KRS 224.50-585 to define terms; prohibit the intentional release of more than 25 plastic balloons; establish a ban on plastic, single-use carryout bags by July 1, 2031; establish a ban on the provision of single-use plastic straws and Styrofoam food and beverage containers by retail food and beverage establishments by July 1, 2029; establish civil penalty of $100 per day for violations.

Sponsors (2)

Action history (3)

  1. Jan 9, 2026 introduced in House · lower
  2. Jan 9, 2026 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower
  3. Jan 16, 2026 to Natural Resources & Energy (H) · lower
Subjects
AdvertisingAlcoholic BeveragesCommerceCorrections ImpactCrimes And PunishmentsDistilled SpiritsEnvironment And ConservationLocal MandateMalt BeveragesPollutionSalesSmall BusinessTrade Practices And RetailingWaste Management

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