AN ACT relating to battery stewardship.

Summary

The law prohibits placing covered batteries in curbside, front‑load or roll‑off waste containers and directs the state cabinet to create a Covered Battery Stewardship Program by March 31, 2027. It encourages the formation of voluntary battery‑stewardship groups that will label products, educate consumers, and manage safe collection and recycling. The goal is to keep batteries out of solid‑waste streams and protect waste‑handling equipment.

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