S.477 | H.784

An Act relative to Plastic Bag Reduction

Senate Sponsor: State Senator Jamie Eldridge
House Sponsor: State Representative Mindy Domb

This bill bans single-use plastic carryout bags at point of sale. Establishments will be able to provide recycled paper bags, compostable plastic bags, or durable, reusable bags for customers at the point of sale for $0.10 or more. It passed the Senate in 2019.