Substitute for Raised H.B. No. 5524
Session Year 2026


AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE'S MATERIALS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.

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.


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