Proposed H.B. No. 5213
Session Year 2023

AN ACT PROHIBITING THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES IN CERTAIN STATE BUILDINGS AND REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION OF REUSABLE BOTTLE WATER -FILLING STATIONS IN SUCH BUILDINGS.

To reduce plastic waste and promote environmentally friendly practices.

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