HB 287
AN ACT relating to plastic waste.
In Plain Language
This bill bans the intentional release of more than 25 plastic balloons at once. It also requires stores and restaurants to stop using single-use plastic bags by July 2031, plastic straws and Styrofoam food containers by July 2029. Violations result in a $100 per day fine.
Official summary
Amend KRS 224.50-585 to define terms; prohibit the intentional release of more than 25 plastic balloons; establish a ban on plastic, single-use carryout bags by July 1, 2031; establish a ban on the provision of single-use plastic straws and Styrofoam food and beverage containers by retail food and beverage establishments by July 1, 2029; establish civil penalty of $100 per day for violations.
Sponsor
M. Marzian (Democratic-41)
Cosponsors
1 listed
Latest action
to Natural Resources & Energy (H)
Jan 16, 2026
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