AB-1101 • 2026

Plastic Bulk Merchandise Containers: proof of ownership.

Crime Education

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Nguyen
Last action: 2026-02-02
Official status: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary and digest do not provide specific details on penalties for non-compliance with the email address requirement.

Proof of Ownership for Plastic Containers

AB-1101 requires sellers to include their email address in proof of ownership records when selling or delivering five or more plastic bulk merchandise containers.

What This Bill Does

Requires sellers to provide an email address along with other information like name, address, and phone number for proof of ownership records.
States that no state reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts due to this change.

Who It Names or Affects

People and businesses involved in recycling, shredding, or destroying plastic bulk merchandise containers.
Sellers who deliver five or more plastic bulk merchandise containers.

Terms To Know

Proof of ownership record: A document that shows a seller has sold and a buyer has purchased plastic bulk merchandise containers.
Bill of lading: A document used in transportation to list the type, quantity, and destination of goods being shipped.

Limits and Unknowns

Does not specify what happens if a seller does not provide an email address.
The bill has passed both chambers but its final status is pending executive action or further legislative steps.
It only applies to transactions involving five or more plastic bulk merchandise containers.

Bill History

2026-02-02 California Legislative Information
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2026-01-31 California Legislative Information
Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
2025-04-22 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 18. Noes 0.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2025-03-28 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on B. & P.
2025-02-21 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
2025-02-20 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 1101, as introduced, Nguyen.
Plastic Bulk Merchandise Containers: proof of ownership.
Existing law requires any person or entity purchasing or transporting plastic bulk merchandise containers, as defined, who is in the business of recycling, shredding, or destruction of plastic bulk merchandise containers to obtain a proof of ownership record or bill of lading from a person selling or delivering 5 or more plastic bulk merchandise containers, and to also verify the seller’s identity, as provided.
Existing law requires the proof of ownership record to include specified information, including, among other information, the name, address, telephone number, and signature of the seller or the seller’s authorized representative. Violation of these provisions is a misdemeanor.
This bill would additionally require that the email address of the seller or seller’s authorized representative be included in the proof of ownership record. By
expanding the scope of an existing crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

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