Shoppers in Philadelphia will have to pay 10 cents for a paper bag or bring their own reusable bag starting next year under a new bill that was passed by City Council.

On Sept. 18, 2025, City Councilmember Mark Squilla introduced Bill 250773 which required Philly businesses to charge customers a 10-cent fee for a paper bag in an effort to encourage shoppers to bring their own reusable bags in order to reduce the usage of single-use and plastic bags.

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City council passed the bill on Oct. 30, 2025, sending it to Mayor Cherelle Parker’s desk. While Mayor Parker did not veto the bill, she also announced in a letter on Nov. 12, that she will not sign it.

“I support the intent of this bill to reduce the utiliz

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