Illinois has enacted the Small Single-Use Plastic Bottle Act, signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, which bans hotels from providing small plastic bottles of personal-care products, such as shampoo and soap, starting July 1, 2025, for hotels with 50 rooms or more, and January 1, 2026, for smaller establishments. The law aims to reduce plastic waste and requires hotels to transition to refillable containers, with fines up to $1,500 for non-compliance. While hotels can still provide these products upon request, the ban reflects a growing trend, as similar laws have been adopted in Washington, New York, and California. Critics argue that the law may be overly restrictive and distracts from more pressing economic issues facing the state. Despite the intentions behind the law, concerns about practicality and enforcement remain prevalent in discussions about its impact.