SF1598

Prohibition removal on banning merchant bags
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)

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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.

Bill text versions

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Past committee meetings

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Actions

Date	Chamber	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 20, 2025	Senate	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 20, 2025	Senate	Action	Referred to	State and Local Government
February 27, 2025	Senate	Action	Author added
April 01, 2025	Senate	Action	Author added
April 02, 2025	Senate	Action	Comm report: To pass and re-referred to	Commerce and Consumer Protection
April 03, 2025	Senate	Action	Withdrawn and re-referred to	State and Local Government

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