Prohibits use of paper receipts containing bisphenol-A or bisphenol-S; provides for phased-in prohibition on use of all paper receipts; authorizes continued use of electronic receipts.
Introduced First Reading Senate Referred to SEN
Summary
This bill bans the use of paper receipts containing harmful chemicals like bisphenol-A and bisphenol-S, which are commonly used to print them. It then phases out all paper receipts entirely over time, requiring businesses to switch to electronic receipts instead. This affects retailers and consumers by reducing chemical exposure and shifting everyday transactions to digital formats.
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