HB1087Introduced in the House
SCH CD-SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAN
Introduced by Terra Costa Howard, District 42
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the School Code. Provides that, after January 1, 2027, a school district may not procure disposable food service containers that are composed in whole or in part from polystyrene foam for use at any school and instead shall offer only compostable foodware or recyclable foodware for use at the school. Provides that, after January 1, 2028 or at the renewal of its next contract, whichever occurs later, no vendor contracted through a school district may provide a school with disposable food service containers that are composed in whole or in part from polystyrene foam at any site owned or leased by the school district and instead shall offer only compostable foodware or recyclable foodware for use at sites owned or leased by the school district.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
March 21, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Terra Costa Howard
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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