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HB287

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AN ACT relating to plastic waste.

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.

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Introduced: January 9, 2026

Last action: January 16, 2026

To Natural Resources & Energy (H)
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Legislative History

Jan 9, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 9, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 16, 2026 · House
To Natural Resources & Energy (H)

Primary Sponsor

Portrait of Mary Marzian
Mary Marzian

Representative · House District 041

Primary sponsor
marylou.marzian@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (1)

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Anne Donworth

Representative · House District 076

Co-sponsor
anne.donworth@kylegislature.gov