AN ACT CONCERNING NIPS.

HB 6288 would either ban the sale of small alcohol containers (called "nips") starting January 1, 2026, or require these bottles to be included in the state's bottle recycling program. The bill directly affects retailers that sell nips and aims to reduce litter in public spaces while limiting the availability of easily concealable alcohol. If included in the bottle bill, nips would require a deposit like other beverage containers to encourage recycling. The measure is intended to address two specific issues: persistent litter from these small bottles and their role as a discreet alcohol source.