Bill > SB146

This bill, effective January 1, 2027, expands the existing "Plastic Pollution Reduction Act" by requiring retail food establishments and third-party food delivery services to ask customers if they want single-use food serviceware, which includes items like utensils, napkins, and condiment packets, before providing them. This means these items will only be given if the customer requests them or confirms they want them when offered, aiming to reduce waste and contamination in recycling and composting systems, particularly in communities disproportionately affected by environmental pollution. The bill also defines terms like "single-use condiment" and "third-party food delivery service" and outlines specific exemptions, such as for meals provided through social service programs, in public airports, or for hotel guests, while requiring the Department of Public Health and Environment to create a webpage detailing these new requirements and enforcement mechanisms.