Bill > SB6319

This bill establishes a producer responsibility program for the end-of-life management of electric vehicle (EV) batteries in Washington. Key provisions include: - Requiring EV battery producers to develop and implement battery management plans for the collection, transportation, remanufacturing, reuse, recycling, and disposal of used EV batteries using environmentally sound practices. - Prohibiting solid waste facilities from knowingly accepting EV batteries for disposal after June 1, 2028, unless authorized by the Department of Ecology. - Requiring EV battery manufacturers to label batteries with information about the battery. - Establishing registration, reporting, and enforcement requirements for EV battery producers. - Allocating penalties collected under the program to the Model Toxics Control Operating Account. The goal of the bill is to ensure the proper end-of-life management of valuable EV battery materials and prevent environmental harm from improper disposal.