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SB 836

Auxiliary Containers, Wrappings, and Disposable Plastic Bags

2025 Regular Session

Died bill proposing Florida regulations on disposable plastic bags and packaging to reduce waste and environmental impact.

Died in Environment and Natural Resources
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Bill Summary · SB 836

Legislative bill overview

SB 836 addresses the regulation of auxiliary containers, wrappings, and disposable plastic bags in Florida. The bill died in committee during the 2025 legislative session after being indefinitely postponed in May, never advancing to a full chamber vote.

Why is this important

Plastic bag and packaging regulations directly affect retail businesses, consumers, and environmental outcomes. Such measures influence waste management costs, landfill usage, and marine ecosystem health—issues that affect both fiscal budgets and environmental quality across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Business compliance costs: Retailers would bear expenses for transitioning to alternative packaging materials or implementing bag fees
  • Consumer inconvenience vs. environmental benefit: Balancing restrictions that affect shopping convenience against measurable reductions in plastic pollution
  • Local vs. state authority: Whether statewide mandates should supersede municipal regulations that some Florida cities have already implemented independently

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

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