26RS SB 49

Senate Bill 49

Actions

Last Action	01/07/26: to Committee on Committees (S)
Title	AN ACT relating to battery stewardship.
Bill Documents	Introduced
Bill Request Number	1426
Sponsor	G. Elkins
Summary of Original Version	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.
Index Headings of Original Version	Environment And Conservation - Covered battery disposal, solid waste or recycling containers, prohibition Environment And Conservation - Energy and Environment Cabinet, Covered Battery Stewardship Program, establishment Notices - Covered battery collection sites, Energy and Environment Cabinet, website Reports Mandated - Voluntary battery stewardship organizations, Energy and Environment Cabinet, annual report Safety - Covered battery disposal, solid waste or recycling containers, prohibition State Agencies - Energy and Environment Cabinet, Covered Battery Stewardship Program, establishment Waste Management - Covered battery disposal, solid waste or recycling containers, prohibition Waste Management - Energy and Environment Cabinet, Covered Battery Stewardship Program, establishment