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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 22
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maureen Madden | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Dan Frankel | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Bob Freeman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 136 |
| José Giral | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 180 |
| Roni Green | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 190 |
| Pat Harkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Kristine Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 167 |
| Tarik Khan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 194 |
| Steve Malagari | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| La'Tasha Mayes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Jeanne McNeill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 133 |
| Bob Merski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Chris Pielli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 156 |
| Tarah Probst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 189 |
| Nikki Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Greg Scott | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Melissa Shusterman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 157 |
| Mandy Steele | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Dan Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection