SB2852

EPA-SOLID WASTE-FOOD WASTE

Introduced·1/14/26
Introduced Text

SB2852 amends the Environmental Protection Act to redefine terms related to food waste and composting, and establishes a food and food waste.

SB2852 amends the Environmental Protection Act by defining key terms such as "anaerobic digester," "anaerobic digestion," "digestate," and "food waste processing facility." It replaces the definition of "food scrap" with "food waste" and updates references accordingly. The bill establishes a food and food waste management hierarchy, prioritizing the prevention of food waste, collection and diversion of safe food for human consumption, and collection and diversion of safe food waste for animal feed.

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History

May 22

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 22

Senate

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 22

Senate

Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments