Prohibit Discharge Preproduction Plastic Materials

Added a note instructing legislative officers to consult status sheets for the bill's final legal status.

Updated the list of Senate sponsors to include Senator Sullivan.

The requirement prohibiting the discharge of plastic pellets or other preproduction plastic materials from a facility was deleted.

The prohibition on discharging plastic pellets was changed from applying to a 'facility' to applying to a 'person', broadening who can be held liable.

The definition of 'facility' was updated to explicitly exclude domestic wastewater treatment works, clarifying that these specific facilities are not subject to this ban.

New definitions were added for 'land application' and 'preproduction plastic materials' to ensure consistent interpretation of the law.

Deleted the prohibition against facilities discharging plastic pellets or other preproduction plastic materials in the state.

Removed specific definitions for 'Facility' (excluding treatment works) and 'Land Application' (discharge applied to land).

Added new co-sponsors to the Senate sponsorship list and updated the header to indicate the bill is 'Reengrossed' with amendments adopted in the House of Introduction.

Updated the bill summary note to include a placeholder for a future 3rd Reading date of February 17, 2026.

Added a legislative declaration section stating the intent to prevent plastic pollution and protect communities near industrial corridors.

Modified the definition of 'facility' to explicitly exclude wastewater treatment works as defined by federal law.

Refined the definition of 'preproduction plastic materials' to explicitly include materials from recycled or post-consumer sources while excluding materials resulting from the breakdown of otherwise useful plastic products.

Added specific language clarifying that the prohibition applies to preproduction materials produced from virgin resin or recycled sources prior to incorporation into a finished product.