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S2639Introduced in the Senate

Allows customers to directly take single-use plastic straws from single straw dispensers at food service establishments.

EngrossedHouse Environment and Natural Resources

Introduced by Andrew Dimitri, District 25

What does this bill do?

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Official description

FOOD AND DRUGS -- SINGLE-USE PLASTIC STRAWS - Allows customers to directly take single-use plastic straws from single straw dispensers at food service establishments.

Where it stands

Referred to House Environment and Natural Resources

May 6, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Passage · May 5, 2026

37

Yes

0

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (04/28/2026)

  5. Proposed Substitute

  6. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  7. Placed on Senate Calendar (05/05/2026)

  8. Senate passed Sub A

  9. Referred to House Environment and Natural Resources

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