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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB 177          </title>
<shortdesc>PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>Senate Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Sen. Laura M. Murphy</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>1/17/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Assignments</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
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<reference>415 ILCS 15/14 new</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><SynopsisText>Amends the Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act. Provides that, beginning 18 months after the amendatory Act's effective date, (1) no store or food service business shall provide or sell a single-use plastic carryout bag to a customer and (2) no grocery store shall provide or sell a single-use paper carryout bag to a customer. Preempts home rule. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>1/17/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy</action>
<statusdate>1/17/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>1/17/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Assignments</action>
</actions>
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