Plain English Breakdown
The bill status shows conflicting information: metadata says 'Passed Legislature' but last action notes a hearing was postponed. The effective date is unknown.
AB-2226: Repeal of Rules on Precheckout Bags
This bill removes the current law that limits what types of bags stores can give to customers before they pay.
What This Bill Does
- Removes the rule requiring precheckout bags to be compostable or made of recycled paper.
Who It Names or Affects
- Stores as defined by existing law that provide bags to customers.
- Customers who receive bags before reaching the point of sale.
Terms To Know
- Precheckout bag
- A bag given to a customer before they reach the register, used to protect items from damage or contamination, or to hold unwrapped food.
- Repeal
- To officially cancel an existing law so it no longer applies.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not state when the changes will take effect.
- The bill only removes current rules and does not add new requirements for bag materials.