SB3742 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

PLASTIC BAG FEE
Last Action
2/05/2026 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Emil Jones, III
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act  
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Single-Use Plastic Bag Taxation Act. Provides that, if a retail mercantile establishment offers a single-use checkout bag to consumers, the retail mercantile establishment shall charge consumers a fee of $0.05 for each single-use checkout bag offered. Provides that all fees collected shall be retained by the retail mercantile establishment and may be used for any lawful purpose, other than providing a customer a rebate or other form of reimbursement for the fee. Provides that the fee shall not apply to recycled paper bags that are used to carry items purchased pursuant to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Women Infants, and Children program or a similar governmental food assistance program. Contains other provisions. Denies home rule powers.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/05/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Emil Jones, III
2/05/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/05/2026SenateReferred to Assignments