Local Regulation of Drinking Straws and Stirrers

Summary

The bill would prevent cities and counties from passing straw or stirrer bans unless the products are certified as renewable, home‑compostable, industrial‑compostable, or marine‑biodegradable. It also requires any existing local rules to be updated by Jan. 1, 2027 to allow those certified items, with exemptions for pre‑packaged drinks and medical facilities. The measure aimed to create uniform, science‑based standards across the state but died in committee.

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