Bill > HB1302

This bill establishes comprehensive restrictions on single-use food service items in Indiana, focusing on reducing plastic waste in restaurants and food delivery services. Starting July 1, 2025, the legislation prohibits restaurants and third-party food delivery services from automatically providing plastic single-use items like cutlery, beverage stirrers, and eating containers. Instead, customers must explicitly request such items, including plastic straws and condiment packets. The bill defines specific categories of items, such as "plastic single use food service item" and "single use food service item," and provides detailed guidelines for compliance. To support implementation, the state will establish a public education program, create a citizen complaint website, and set up a citizens education and complaint fund to manage enforcement efforts. Restaurants and delivery services will have a grace period until July 1, 2026, during which initial violations will result in warnings and guidance rather than immediate financial penalties. After that date, violations can result in civil penalties ranging from $500 to $2,000, depending on the nature and frequency of the infraction. The overall goal is to reduce plastic waste and encourage more environmentally friendly practices in food service.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1302/details