# Illinois HB1146: PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION

Illinois HB1146, PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Suzanne M. Ness (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-03-27 (Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HB1146
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-01-05
- Last action: 2026-03-27, Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- Sponsor: Suzanne M. Ness (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 19
- Subjects: executive
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act. Provides that, beginning 18 months after the amendatory Act's effective date, (1) no store or food service business shall provide or sell a single-use plastic carryout bag to a customer and (2) no grocery store shall provide or sell a single-use paper carryout bag to a customer. Preempts home rule powers. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Suzanne M. Ness (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Abdelnasser Rashid (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ann M. Williams (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Anne Stava (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Barbara Hernandez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Camille Y. Lilly (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Carol Ammons (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Debbie Meyers-Martin (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Hoan Huynh (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Janet Yang Rohr (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kam Buckner (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kelly M. Cassidy (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kevin John Olickal (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Laura Faver Dias (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Maura Hirschauer (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Michelle Mussman (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Nicholas K. Smith (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Robyn Gabel (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tracy Katz Muhl (Democratic), House

## Actions (27)

- 2026-03-27: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-03-25: To Study Subcommittee (House)
- 2026-02-11: Assigned to Executive Committee (House)
- 2025-04-07: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh (House)
- 2025-03-21: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-02-26: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl (House)
- 2025-02-26: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (House)
- 2025-02-26: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava (House)
- 2025-02-26: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams (House)
- 2025-02-26: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez (House)
- 2025-02-26: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons (House)
- 2025-02-26: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal (House)
- 2025-02-26: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias (House)
- 2025-02-26: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (House)
- 2025-02-26: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith (House)
- 2025-02-26: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner (House)
- 2025-02-26: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly (House)
- 2025-02-26: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer (House)
- 2025-02-26: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr (House)
- 2025-02-26: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin (House)
- 2025-02-25: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman (House)
- 2025-02-25: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy (House)
- 2025-02-24: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel (House)
- 2025-02-11: Assigned to Executive Committee (House)
- 2025-01-09: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-01-09: First Reading (House)
- 2025-01-05: Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Suzanne M. Ness (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB1146.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB1146.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB1146-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).