Environment
Positive outlook
85%
Benefits
- Increases battery recycling rates
- Reduces hazardous waste in landfills
Risks
- Potential for administrative delays in program setup
StateOregonIntroduced
HB 4144: Relating to batteries.
Em Levy
HB 4144 status: Introduced — Chapter 119, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027 (updated Apr 13, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:High Impact 75/100
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Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
Requires 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. Establishes the Battery Producer Responsibility Fund. Imposes civil penalties for violations of the Act.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
40%
Benefits
- Develops the secondary materials market
- Promotes circular economy investments
Risks
- Increased compliance and operational costs for manufacturers
- Potential for consumer price increases
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Lowers community exposure to toxic chemicals
- Simplifies consumer recycling options
Risks
- Potential cost pass-through to end-users
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Low
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Analysis based on bill abstract; specific fee structures and exemption criteria not reviewed
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