Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 11: Expanded polystyrene food service containers; repeal of prohibition.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 11 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on November 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expanded polystyrene food service containers; repeal of prohibition. Primary sponsor: Bill DeSteph (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): Passed by indefinitely in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (9-Y 6-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Expanded polystyrene food service containers; repeal of prohibition. Repeals the statute prohibiting food vendors and certain restaurants from dispensing prepared food to a customer in a single-use expanded polystyrene food service container.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill DeSteph | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Christie Craig | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| David Suetterlein | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed by indefinitely in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (9-Y 6-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB11)
- Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100038D