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IntroducedMar 06, 2026
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Became Law
Connecticut House Bill
AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE'S MATERIALS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. To expand the number of entities required to source-separate organic materials from the solid waste stream, prohibit the use of polystyrene containers by restaurants, prohibit the provision of single-use food service items unless requested by a consumer, prohibit the distribution of single-use straws that contain PFAS at restaurants, require certain entities to prioritize surplus food donation over other means of disposal and establish eligible costs for material management grants issued by the state.
Last Action See all actions
House • Mar 19, 2026: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office (LCO)
Latest Bill Text See all bill texts
Summary
Comments on HB 5524
Tweets
Whip Lists
Sponsors
- Environment Committeeprimary


- Rep. Geraldo C. Reyescosponsor
- Rep. Steven Wintercosponsor
- Rep. Nick Gauthiercosponsor
- Rep. Josh Elliottcosponsor
- Rep. Amy Morrin Bellocosponsor
- Rep. Kate Farrarcosponsor
- Rep. Dominique Johnsoncosponsor
- Rep. Kerry S. Woodcosponsor
- Sen. Julie Kushnercosponsor
- Sen. Martha Marxcosponsor
Votes
YES: 23
- Lopes R
- Parker J
- Steinberg J
- Hochadel J
- Sweet L
- Bumgardner A
- Arzeno H
- Chafee B
- Cohen C
- Demicco M
- Dillon P
- Doucette J
- Gresko J
- Gucker K
- Horn M
- Jacobson J
- Johnson D
- Leeper J
- Maher C
- Mushinsky M
- Reyes G
- Smith F
- Shannon M
NO: 11
- Stewart C
- Veach D
- Harding S
- Callahan P
- Anderson M
- Dubitsky D
- Jensen A
- O'Dea T
- Piscopo J
- Polletta J
- Reddington-Hughes K
OTHER: 0
Actions
- Mar 19, 2026 | House
- Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office (LCO)
- Mar 18, 2026 | House
- Joint Favorable Substitute (ENV)
- Mar 09, 2026 | House
- Public Hearing 03/13
- Mar 06, 2026 | House
- Referred to Joint Committee on Environment
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