Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1547: An Act prohibiting single-use plastic bags in retail establishments; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.

In committee Last action June 3, 2025: Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection

Plain-language summary

HB 1547 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on June 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act prohibiting single-use plastic bags in retail establishments; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development. Primary sponsor: Maureen Madden (Democratic). It lists 21 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 3, 2025): Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Maureen Madden (Democratic). 21 co-sponsors.