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HF 4997·MN·house

Safe Battery Collection and Recycling Stewardship Act enacted, covered electronics device manufacturer electronic waste recycling program established, Electronics Recycling Advisory Task Force established, civil penalties created, and money appropriated.

IntroducedFiled Apr 16, 2026
Sponsor: McDonald
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Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Apr 16, 2026

Summary

The bill establishes a mandatory recycling program for covered battery‑containing products and certain electronic devices, requiring manufacturers to develop and fund collection systems. It also creates an advisory task force, sets civil penalties for non‑compliance, and appropriates state money to support the effort.

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