The proposed bill aims to prohibit any public body in New Mexico from enacting or enforcing laws, ordinances, policies, or rules that restrict the use of plastic grocery bags by retail grocers. It defines key terms such as "public body," "local government," and "plastic grocery bag," clarifying that a plastic grocery bag is one provided by a retailer for transporting food or goods, made from synthetic materials or biologically based polymers.

Specifically, the bill introduces new legal language that explicitly states that a public body cannot impose any restrictions on the use or provision of plastic grocery bags by retail grocers. This legislation seeks to ensure that grocery stores can continue to use plastic bags without interference from local or state regulations.