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PA HB783
PA HB783In environmental protection, providing for polystyrene food container prohibition.
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Introduced
03/08/2021
03/08/2021
In Committee
03/08/2021
03/08/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022
11/30/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in environmental protection, providing for polystyrene food container prohibition.
AI Summary
This bill amends Pennsylvania's environmental laws to prohibit food establishments from dispensing prepared food in polystyrene (commonly known as Styrofoam) containers. It also prohibits retailers from selling, giving, or providing polystyrene food service containers, with exceptions for meat trays, egg cartons, and packing materials. The bill empowers the Department of Environmental Protection to enforce the prohibition, accept complaints, and impose civil penalties for violations. It preempts any conflicting local ordinances and applies to transactions after July 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (26)
Tim Briggs (D)*,
Matt Bradford (D),
Gina Curry (D),
Mary Jo Daley (D),
Austin Davis (D),
Dan Deasy (D),
Dan Frankel (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Summer Lee (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Bob Merski (D),
Napoleon Nelson (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Pete Schweyer (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Joseph Webster (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY (on 03/08/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2021&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=783 | 03/05/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2021&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=0783&pn=0771 | 03/09/2021 |
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