HB 3433
Adds wine bottles to the Bottle Bill, operative July 1, 2026.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Climate, Energy, and Environment
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Bill overview
This bill expands Oregon’s Bottle Bill to include wine bottles. Starting July 1, 2026, beverage containers holding wine, including bottles and cans, will be subject to a deposit and refund system. The bill also modifies existing provisions related to refund values and container requirements, particularly for wine containers, and establishes a timeline for implementation and rule-making by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission.
Key provisions
- Wine bottles (including cans) are added to the list of beverage containers subject to the Bottle Bill.
- The refund value for wine bottles will be at least 10 cents, regardless of labeling.
- Wine bottles can be sold and offered for sale even if they don't clearly display a refund value.
- The bill amends existing sections of the Bottle Bill to clarify refund value requirements and container labeling.
- The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission is tasked with developing rules and taking actions to implement the changes.
Who is affected
- Consumers who purchase wine beverages
- Wine producers and distributors
- Retailers selling wine
- The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission
- Recycling facilities
Notable changes
- Expands the Bottle Bill to include wine, previously exempt.
- Establishes a specific timeline for implementation and rule-making.
- Allows for wine bottles to be sold even without clear refund value labeling initially.
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Primary sponsors
David Brock Smith
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