HB 25: An Act relating to disposable food service ware and containers provided by customers; and providing for an effective date.
HB 25 status: Vetoed — (H) VETOED BY GOVERNOR 6/24/26 (updated Jul 3, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialAn Act relating to disposable food service ware and containers provided by customers; and providing for an effective date.. Currently in House.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Promotes waste reduction
- Encourages reusable packaging
Risks
- No major systemic impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- Potential reduction in packaging overhead
- Supports circular economy models
Risks
- Potential for operational complexity
- Sanitation/safety compliance concerns for vendors
Society
Benefits
- Increases consumer choice
- Promotes sustainable dining habits
Risks
- Potential inconvenience in food handling
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Implementation and sanitation guidelines for customer-provided containers are unknown
Analysis based solely on bill title and summary
Where it stands
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
CompleteEnacted
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