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LD 1122

An Act To Amend The Law Banning Single-Use Carry-Out Bags

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Art Bell and 2 co-sponsors

Maine bill to modify single-use plastic bag ban failed committee review and died without floor consideration in 2025 legislative session.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 1122

Legislative bill overview

LD 1122 proposes amendments to Maine's existing ban on single-use carry-out bags. The bill was introduced by Representatives Osher, Warren, and Bell but did not advance, receiving an "Ought Not to Pass" (ONTP) recommendation in committee and ultimately dying in legislative files without a vote on the full chamber floor.

Why is this important

Single-use plastic bag bans are increasingly common environmental policies affecting retail operations, consumer behavior, and waste management. The legislative history here shows divided opinion on whether Maine's current bag ban required modification, with the committee ultimately recommending against the proposed changes.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of amendments unclear: The bill title indicates amendments but the specific changes proposed are not detailed in available records, making it difficult to assess what retailers, consumers, or environmental advocates opposed
  • Committee rejection signals concerns: The ONTP recommendation suggests substantive objections existed—whether related to economic burden on businesses, enforcement challenges, or disagreement about environmental impact
  • Potential conflict with existing policy: Any amendment to an established ban may have faced resistance from stakeholders invested in the current framework's stability

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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