HB 428 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Repeals the state prohibition of local governments regulating paper and plastic bags

HB 428 repeals a state law that blocked local governments from regulating paper and plastic bags. It allows businesses to provide either bag type to customers and prohibits cities or counties from banning, taxing, or charging fees for paper or plastic bags. Local areas can still permit reusable bags, but cannot restrict their use. This bill removes state barriers to local bag policies, giving communities direct authority over bag regulations.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 6, 2024 Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Dec 6, 2024
Introduced
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Wick Thomas
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