HB0068 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
BOTTLED WATER PRICE MAXIMUM
Last Action
3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Bottled Drinking Water Sales Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, an entertainment venue operating in the State shall not charge more than specified amounts for bottled drinking water. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2031, and every 5 years thereafter, the Attorney General shall adjust the rates by the average of the annual percentage increase or decrease in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers as issued by the United States Department of Labor from the previous 5 years. Provides that an entertainment venue that violates the Act is subject to a civil penalty of not more than an amount equal to 10% of the total ticket sales from the entertainment event at which the violation occurred. Provides that the Attorney General may bring an action to enforce the collection of any civil penalty. Defines terms. Effective January 1, 2026.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2024 | House | Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock |
| 1/09/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 1/09/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 1/23/2025 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava |
| 2/04/2025 | House | Assigned to Consumer Protection Committee |
| 3/21/2025 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |