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SF1598 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Prohibition removal on banning merchant bags

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This bill seeks to repeal Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 471.9998, which currently prohibits local governments from banning the use of paper, plastic, or reusable bags. By repealing this statute, the bill would allow cities and other local governments in Minnesota to impose bans or regulations on merchant bags if they choose.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 20, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 20, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toState and Local Government
February 27, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
April 01, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
April 02, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass and re-referred toCommerce and Consumer Protection
April 02, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass and re-referred toCommerce and Consumer Protection
April 03, 2025SenateFloorActionWithdrawn and re-referred toState and Local Government
April 03, 2025SenateFloorActionWithdrawn and re-referred toState and Local Government

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