Bill > HB05914

This bill proposes two key changes to existing law: first, it repeals the current prohibition on merchants distributing single-use plastic bags, effectively allowing these bags to be used again without restriction. Second, the bill establishes a new prohibition on the use of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in paper straws. PFAS are a group of manufactured chemicals known for their persistence in the environment and potential health risks. By removing the plastic bag ban, the bill would return to a previous regulatory approach that permitted single-use plastic bags, while simultaneously addressing potential environmental and health concerns related to PFAS in paper straws by banning their use. The bill aims to modify existing environmental and consumer product regulations, potentially providing more flexibility for merchants while seeking to limit exposure to certain chemical compounds.

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