A1534

Eliminates prohibition on paper bags, and allows packaging options, for certain grocery orders for three years; requires program for disposition of reusable bags; extends timeframe for use of certain bags by food banks and pantries.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Allows grocery stores and third-party delivery services to offer paper and cardboard bags for three years, requires reusable bag programs, and.

This bill allows grocery stores and third-party grocery delivery services to offer paper and cardboard bags for three years, provided the paper bags contain at least 40% postconsumer recycled content. It also allows these entities to offer reusable bags and unpackaged groceries delivered to a customer-provided container. The bill mandates that stores and delivery services that provide reusable bags establish programs for their return, sanitation, reuse, recycling, or donation to food banks and pantries.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Solid Waste Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee