California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

AB 2226 — Reusable grocery bags.

Last action — In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Existing law prohibits a store, as defined, from providing a precheckout bag, as defined, to a customer unless the precheckout bag is a compostable bag that meets certain criteria or a recycled paper bag. Existing law defines a "precheckout bag" for this purpose to mean a bag provided to a customer before the customer reaches the point of sale, that is designed to protect a purchased item from damaging or contaminating other purchased items in a checkout bag, or to contain an unwrapped food item. This bill would repeal those provisions.

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Action History

  1. In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

  2. In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

  3. In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

  4. Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.

  5. From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.

  6. Read first time. To print.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2226 do?
Existing law prohibits a store, as defined, from providing a precheckout bag, as defined, to a customer unless the precheckout bag is a compostable bag that meets certain criteria or a recycled paper bag. Existing law defines a "precheckout bag" for this purpose to mean a bag provided to a customer before the customer reaches the point of sale, that is designed to protect a purchased item from damaging or contaminating other purchased items in a checkout bag, or to contain an unwrapped food item. This bill would repeal those provisions.
Who sponsors AB 2226?
AB 2226 is sponsored by Rubio, Blanca E. (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 2226?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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