NO RESTRICTIONS ON PLASTIC BAG USE

HB 483 would prevent local governments and state agencies from banning or restricting grocery stores from providing plastic bags to customers. It directly affects grocery stores (by prohibiting restrictions on their bag use) and local governments (by blocking ordinances that limit plastic bags). The bill defines plastic bags broadly as any bag made from synthetic material (including plant-based options) used for carrying groceries at checkout. The legislation was referred to committees but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025, meaning it did not advance further. This bill would effectively block existing or future local plastic bag restrictions across New Mexico.