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SB 49

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AN ACT relating to battery stewardship.
About This Bill
Latest Action · Apr 10, 2026
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 87)
Session
2026RS
Introduced
Jan 7, 2026
Primary Sponsor
G. Elkins· primary

Summary

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Create new sections of Subchapter 50 of KRS Chapter 224 to define terms; prohibit the disposal of covered batteries in solid waste disposal or recycling containers; require the Energy and Environment Cabinet to establish the Covered Battery Stewardship Program; provide for the purposes of the program, including fostering the creation of voluntary battery stewardship organizations; provide for the collaboration with stakeholders in establishing the Covered Battery Stewardship Program; require the cabinet to maintain on its website a list of covered battery collection sites and contact information for transporters of covered batteries; establish the registration process and requirements for voluntary battery stewardship organizations; establish minimum requirements for voluntary battery stewardship plans to be submitted to the cabinet for approval; require each voluntary battery stewardship organization to submit an annual report to the cabinet detailing its covered battery collection, recovery, and educational outreach efforts beginning June 30, 2027.

Subjects

Environment And ConservationNoticesReports MandatedSafetyState AgenciesWaste Management

Co-sponsors (2)

R. Girdler · primary
S. Rawlings · primary

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