Status: Program Plan accepted (Feb 2025)

Key Dates:

Law: Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (SB 582); the first fully formalized EPR law for packaging in the U.S.
HB 4030 was introduced in February 2026, and if passed, would amend the state’s original EPR bill to carve out exemptions for packaging related to berries and non-compostable packaging for meat, poultry, fish, or seafood.
Program Plan: Circular Action Alliance’s (CAA) Program Plan formally accepted in February 2025
PRO participation: Producers must join an approved PRO, collect and report supply data, and pay fees based on reported data
Design impacts: Producers may need to adjust packaging materials or delivery models over time
Mandates: No current requirements for plastic source reduction or recyclability standards
Registration & data reporting: 2024 supply data and PRO registration due March 31, 2025; data will be used to establish the fee structure

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