Bill > HB2622

This bill repeals Section 260.283 of the Missouri Revised Statutes, which currently prevents local governments (referred to as "political subdivisions") from regulating paper and plastic bags. Specifically, the existing law mandates that merchants, vendors, and peddlers have the option to provide customers with either paper or plastic bags for packaging purchases, and prohibits local governments from imposing bans, fees, or taxes on these bags or preventing consumers from using reusable bags. By repealing this section, the bill would now allow local governments to create their own regulations regarding plastic and paper bags, such as imposing fees, taxes, or outright bans, giving municipalities more flexibility in addressing environmental concerns related to single-use bags. This change would enable local authorities to implement their own policies about bag usage based on their specific community needs and environmental priorities.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2622&year=2026&code=R