Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB0408 — Prince George's County - Authority to Retain Fee for Single-Use and Reusable Bags PG 403-26

Last action — First Reading (House of Origin)

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Authorizing Prince George's County to retain, by local law, a portion of a certain fee, not to exceed 10 cents for each bag, that retail establishments in the county are required by local law to charge a customer for providing a single-use or reusable carryout bag.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

  • Prince George's County Delegation · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 187 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Prince George's County Delegation

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (187)

187 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB0408 do?
Authorizing Prince George's County to retain, by local law, a portion of a certain fee, not to exceed 10 cents for each bag, that retail establishments in the county are required by local law to charge a customer for providing a single-use or reusable carryout bag.
Who sponsors HB0408?
HB0408 is sponsored by Prince George's County Delegation.
What is the current status of HB0408?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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