In Committee
2026 Regular Session
HB287
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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.
AdvertisingAlcoholic BeveragesCommerceCrimes and PunishmentsDistilled SpiritsEnvironment and ConservationMalt BeveragesPollutionSalesSmall BusinessTrade Practices and RetailingWaste ManagementCorrections ImpactLocal Mandate
Introduced: January 9, 2026
Last action: January 16, 2026
To Natural Resources & Energy (H)
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
marylou.marzian@kylegislature.gov
Co-sponsors (1)
anne.donworth@kylegislature.gov
