Signed into LawFiled Jan 7, 2026
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signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 87)
Apr 10, 2026
Summary
The law makes it illegal to place covered batteries in curbside, front‑load or roll‑off waste containers. It directs the state cabinet to create a Battery Stewardship Program by March 31 2027, encouraging voluntary organizations to run take‑back and recycling efforts. The goal is to keep batteries out of solid‑waste streams, protect collection equipment, and build a market for recovered battery material.
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