Kentucky bills · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky HB 287
AN ACT relating to plastic waste.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
No sponsor recorded.
Summary
Official abstract published by the Kentucky legislature· Summary of Original Version
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 16, 2026 · House
to Natural Resources & Energy (H) - Jan 9, 2026 · House
to Committee on Committees (H) - Jan 9, 2026 · House
introduced in House