HB 5524

Connecticut House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 15, 2026.

AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE'S MATERIALS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.

Bill ID CT-2026-HB-5524
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee Appropriations Committee
House in_committee 2026-04-15
Summary

To expand the number of entities required to source-separate organic materials from the solid waste stream, prohibit the use of polystyrene containers by restaurants, prohibit the provision of single-use food service items unless requested by a consumer, prohibit the distribution of single-use straws that contain PFAS at restaurants, require certain entities to prioritize surplus food donation over other means of disposal and establish eligible costs for material management grants issued by the state.

Sponsor
Environment Committee
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-03-05 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-15 Status in_committee
2026-04-15 Latest Action TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR
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