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OK HB1907
OK HB1907Environment; creating the Battery Stewardship Act; defining terms; effective date.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to the environment; creating the Battery Stewardship Act; defining terms; restricting the sale of certain batteries unless in compliance; making certain exceptions; requiring submittal of certain plan for review; requiring operation under certain plan; limiting term of plan; listing requirements of plan; requiring certain calculation of cost; requiring payment of certain annual fee; requiring deposit of collected fees into certain fund; authorizing adjustment of certain fee; requiring certain annual report; listing certain report content requirements; requiring certain public awareness survey; stating survey requirements; requiring certain audit; stating audit requirements; requiring submission of audit results; requiring certain materials be provided; requiring the collection and recycling of certain batteries; authorizing certain separate collection facilities; requiring convenient collection points; requiring certain targets be met; requiring annual reports contain certain details; listing details; providing for certain punishments; requiring certain collections be used; creating penalty for certain improper disposal; allowing certain requirements to be met by certain participation; requiring Department of Environmental Quality to make certain determination; requiring certain notification; providing for the submission of revised plan; allowing certain plans to be deemed approved if no action taken; prohibiting amendments to plan unless approved; authorizing Department to require certain amendments to approved plans; authorizing the revocation of certain plans; authorizing Department to make certain determination; requiring Department maintain certain plans and plan information on its website; requiring Department promote certain public participation; stating certain information shall not be made public; allowing for certain information to be summarized or redacted; making certain exception; requiring each county have certain facility; providing certain alternatives; requiring Department provide certain report; stating report requirements; authorizing the promulgation of rules; authorizing certain reimbursement; allowing reimbursement after certain occurrences; allowing request of certain independent audit; requiring payment of certain costs and requested reimbursement; authorizing certain cause of action if certain conditions are met; establishing fine for violations; granting certain immunities; allowing certain programs; listing certain requirements; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Battery Stewardship Act, establishes a framework for the responsible management and recycling of certain batteries in Oklahoma. Starting January 1, 2028, producers (manufacturers, importers, or distributors of batteries) and retailers will be restricted from selling "covered batteries" – which include portable and medium-format batteries used for residential or business purposes, but exclude certain types like those in medical devices or vehicles – unless the producer has an approved battery stewardship plan. These plans, which must be submitted by June 1, 2027, and operate under for no more than five years, require producers to outline how they will collect and recycle batteries at no cost to the end user, ensure convenient collection points in every county, manage collected batteries responsibly, and conduct public education campaigns. The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will review and approve these plans, and producers will pay an annual fee based on their market share to cover the program's administrative costs. Producers must submit annual reports detailing collection rates, recycling efforts, and costs, and conduct public awareness surveys and audits to ensure program effectiveness. The Act also addresses the collection and recycling of "B2B batteries" (Business-to-Business batteries) and outlines penalties for improper disposal, while granting certain immunities to producers and organizations participating in these stewardship programs.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Authored by Senator Stewart (principal Senate author) (on 02/25/2026)
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