AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE'S BOTTLE BILL.

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No. 457 Session Year 2026 AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE'S BOTTLE BILL. To (1) require the development of a product stewardship program for beverage containers sold in the state, (2) examine the legal implications of requiring state-specific labeling for beverage containers sold in the state, (3) establish a timeline for the picking up of beverage containers by distributors, (4) prohibit transshipment of beverage containers, (5) require the acceptance of certain processed beverage containers by distributors, (6) make permanent certain escheat distributions from beverage containers, and (7) prohibit the act of short bagging by redemption centers. Introduced by: Environment Committee New today 2-4 days old 5 days & older Text of Bill Public Act No. 26-148 [doc] JUD Joint Favorable [doc] File No. 479 [doc] ENV Joint Favorable [doc] Raised Bill [doc] Called Amendments Senate Schedule B LCO# 5239 (D) [doc] [Co-sponsors] Senate Schedule A LCO# 4410 (D) [doc] Votes House Roll Call Vote 289 AS AMENDED Senate Roll Call Vote 291 Committee Actions JUD Joint Fav. Rpt JUD Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) ENV Joint Fav. Rpt ENV Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) Fiscal Notes Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 5239 (See Fiscal Note Details) Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4410 (See Fiscal Note Details) Fiscal Note for SB-457, As Amended by Senate "A" (LCO 4410), Senate "B" (LCO 5239) Fiscal Note For File Copy 479 Bill Analyses Bill Analysis for SB-457, as amended by Senate "A" and "B" Bill Analysis For File Copy 479 Add to My Bills View or Add Notes to SB-457 Add Notes to SB-457 Save Delete Clear Go To My Bills This bill is in My Bills. 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Aimee Berger-Girvalo, 111th Dist. Rep. John-Michael Parker, 101st Dist. Rep. Tom Delnicki, 14th Dist. Rep. Kenneth Gucker, 138th Dist. Rep. John Santanella, 58th Dist. Rep. Joshua M. Hall, 7th Dist. NOTE: Please direct all inquiries regarding the status of bills to the Office of the House Clerk and/or Senate Clerks' Office . Connecticut General Assembly State Capitol | Hartford, CT 06106 State Capitol | 210 Capitol Avenue | Hartford, CT 06106 (860)-240-0100 Legislative Office Building | 300 Capitol Avenue | Hartford, CT 06106 House Members List Senate Members List Find Your Legislators Employment State Capitol Tours State Capitol Police Directions to the Capitol © Connecticut General Assembly Site Map Disclaimer Privacy Policy Links Webmaster We are processing your request. 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