HB 4144: Relating to batteries.
HB 4144 status: Introduced — Chapter 119, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027 (updated Apr 13, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialRequires producers of batteries or battery-containing products to join a battery producer responsibility organization and implement a battery producer responsibility program for the collection and recycling of batteries. Directs the Department of Environmental Quality to administer and enforce requirements of the Act. ...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Increases battery recycling rates
- Reduces hazardous waste in landfills
Risks
- Potential for administrative delays in program setup
Economy
Benefits
- Develops the secondary materials market
- Promotes circular economy investments
Risks
- Increased compliance and operational costs for manufacturers
- Potential for consumer price increases
Society
Benefits
- Lowers community exposure to toxic chemicals
- Simplifies consumer recycling options
Risks
- Potential cost pass-through to end-users
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Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentChapter 119, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
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