Missouri HB3193: Phases out the use of single-use plastic products at Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 3193 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE WELLENKAMP. 6899H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 260.283, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to single-use plastic products. Section A. Section 260.283, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 253.565, to read as follows: 253.565. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Compostable product", a product that meets applicable American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards for industrial or home compostability; (2) "Plastic bag", a bag made wholly or partly of plastic including biodegradable or compostable plastic that is provided to a customer at the point of sale for the purpose of carrying goods and that is not designed for long-term, repeated use. "Plastic bag" does not include: (a) A bag provided solely for the purpose of containing or protecting unwrapped food items, including produce, bulk foods, or meat; (b) A bag provided for prescription medications; or (c) A bag used for garbage, recycling, or pet waste that is not provided at the point of sale; (3) "Polystyrene", a petroleum-based plastic material, including expanded polystyrene (EPS) and extruded polystyrene (XPS) commonly known as foam or styrofoam, that is used in food serviceware, cups, plates, bowls, clamshell …

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Sponsors

• Colin Wellenkamp (R, 105) · primary sponsor
• Adrian Plank (D, 047)
• Woods, Eric (D, 018)
• Nicholas Thomas (D, 019)

Latest actions

1. April 29, 2026: HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
2. April 29, 2026: Executive Session Completed (H)
3. April 16, 2026: Public Hearing Completed (H)
4. March 31, 2026: Referred: Conservation and Natural Resources(H)
5. February 5, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
6. February 4, 2026: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Common questions

What is HB3193?

HB3193 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Phases out the use of single-use plastic products at Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites.

What is the status of HB3193?

In committee as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: HCS Voted Do Pass (H) (April 29, 2026).

Who sponsored HB3193?

Colin Wellenkamp (R, 105), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB3193?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB3193&year=2026&code=R