Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 290: An Act amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in environmental protection, providing for polystyrene food container prohibition; and imposing penalties.

In committee Last action January 23, 2025: Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection

Plain-language summary

HB 290 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in environmental protection, providing for polystyrene food container prohibition; and imposing penalties. Primary sponsor: Tim Briggs (Democratic). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2025): Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tim Briggs (Democratic). 18 co-sponsors.