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House passes bill to ban reusable plastic bags statewide, effective Jan. 1, 2027
Summary
The House passed Senate Bill 551 to ban reusable plastic bags at retail and food service outlets beginning Jan. 1, 2027, extending Oregon’s earlier ban on single‑use plastic bags and drawing debate over impacts on small businesses and the timber industry.
The Oregon House passed Senate Bill 551 on third reading, a bill that prohibits retailers and restaurants from providing reusable plastic bags. Representative Anderson explained the bill and said it will take effect on Jan. 1, 2027.
Representative Anderson, the floor sponsor, said the bill “will prohibit retailers and restaurants from providing reusable plastic bags,” and that the change…
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