MD HB1067 | 2025 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 5 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-02-07 - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)
Pending: House Environment and Transportation Committee
Hearing: Mar 5 @ 1:00 pm House Environment and Transportation Hearing
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 5 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-02-07 - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)
Pending: House Environment and Transportation Committee
Hearing: Mar 5 @ 1:00 pm House Environment and Transportation Hearing
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibiting certain retailers that are authorized or required by a local law to charge a fee to a customer for a plastic or paper carryout bag from charging the fee if the customer's form of payment uses federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or federal Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children benefits.
Title
Local Government - Fee for Plastic and Paper Carryout Bags - Prohibition on Charge
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-07 | House | Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
| 2025-02-05 | House | First Reading Environment and Transportation and Economic Matters |
Subjects
Counties - Local Laws
Fees
Food Stamps
Local Government Mandates
Municipalities
Public Benefits
Retail Sales
Fees
Food Stamps
Local Government Mandates
Municipalities
Public Benefits
Retail Sales
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government | 1 | 1321 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1067?ys=2025RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb1067f.pdf |
