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HB25

HB25: Rules for Disposable Food Containers

Last scannedAug 22, 2026, 12:25 AM

In one sentence

This bill would stop restaurants and the state from using polystyrene foam containers for food starting in 2027, but includes exceptions for emergencies, customer-provided items, old stock, local rules, and financial hardship.

What it does

  • Stops restaurants in Alaska from serving prepared food in polystyrene foam disposable containers.
  • Prohibits the state government from buying or using polystyrene foam disposable food service ware.
  • Allows a restaurant to use clean containers brought by customers if regulations prevent cross-contamination are followed.
  • Permits restaurants and the state to keep using old stock of polystyrene foam items bought before January 1, 2027.
  • Lets local cities pass their own laws that allow restaurants to continue using these foam containers.
  • Allows restaurants to apply for an exemption if affordable replacements are not available or if compliance causes undue financial hardship.

Who it affects

  • Restaurants, including coffee kiosks, grocery delis, school cafeterias, hospital food operations, caterers, concessions, street vendors, and places selling food for on-premises consumption.
  • State government agencies that purchase or use food service ware.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill was vetoed by the governor on June 24, 2026, so it may not become law unless lawmakers override that decision.
  • Food prepared or packaged outside Alaska is exempt from the ban.

Plain language

Terms to know

Polystyrene foam
Styrofoam, blown polystyrene, or expanded foam made from thermoplastic petrochemical materials using a styrene monomer.
Disposable food service ware
Containers like bowls, plates, trays, cartons, cups, and lids meant for one-time use to hold prepared food taken away from a restaurant.

Official record

Sources

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Official summary

DISPOSABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE An Act relating to disposable food service ware and containers provided by customers; and providing for an effective date.

Official activity

Bill history

  1. (H) VETOED BY GOVERNOR 6/24/263148
  2. (H) 10:30 A.M. 6/12/26 TRANSMITTED TO GOVERNOR3078
  3. (H) MANIFEST ERROR(S)3036
  4. (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) ADOPTED Y35 N52944
  5. (H) CONCUR AM OF (S) Y26 N142944
  6. (H) CONCUR MESSAGE TAKEN UP2943
  7. (H) CONCUR MESSAGE READ AND HELD2892
  8. (S) VERSION: SCS CSHB 25(L&C)2764
  9. (S) TRANSMITTED TO (H) AS AMENDED2764
  10. (S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) ADOPTED Y20 N-2760
  11. (S) PASSED Y13 N72760
  12. (S) READ THE THIRD TIME SCS CSHB 25(L&C)2759
  13. (S) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 5/18 CAL2714
  14. (S) L&C SCS ADOPTED UC2714
  15. (S) READ THE SECOND TIME2714
  16. (S) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/17/20262714
  17. (S) FN2: ZERO(DEC)2685
  18. (S) DP: DUNBAR, GRAY-JACKSON2685
  19. (S) NR: BJORKMAN, YUNDT2685
  20. (S) L&C RPT SCS 2NR 2DP SAME TITLE2684

Changes

Amendments

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AM 1

AM NO 1 ADOPTED Y29 N11 2175

AM 2

AM NO 2 OFFERED AND PENDING 2176

AM 1 to AM 2

AM 1 TO AM 2 ADOPTED Y30 N9 E1 2177

AM 3

AM NO 3 ADOPTED Y28 N11 E1 2179

AM 4

AM NO 4 FAILED Y14 N25 E1 2179

AM 5

AM NO 5 FAILED Y18 N21 E1 2180

AM 6

AM NO 6 FAILED Y19 N20 E1 2181

AM 7

AM NO 7 NOT OFFERED 2182

AM 8

AM NO 8 OFFERED AND PENDING 2182

AM 10

AM NO 10 NOT OFFERED 2199

AM 11

AM NO 11 FAILED Y8 N31 E1 2199

AM 9

AM NO 9 ADOPTED UC 2199