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HB 92·MD·house

Environment - Beverage Containers Connected With Plastic Rings - Restriction on Sale

FailedFiled Aug 11, 2025
Sponsor: Schindler
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Hearing (House)

Feb 4, 2026

Summary

The bill makes it illegal to sell, offer, or distribute beverage containers that are attached to each other with a plastic ring unless the ring is biodegradable. It applies to any seller or distributor in the state and imposes civil fines that increase with repeated violations. The goal is to reduce plastic waste and protect water quality.

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History

  1. Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
  2. First Reading Environment and Transportation
  3. Pre-filed

Sponsors

  • Schindler · sponsor
  • Behler
  • Guyton
  • Kaufman
  • Mireku-North
  • Ziegler

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