Bill > HB05938

This bill requires owners of nonresidential grid-scale battery storage systems to provide certification that every component of their battery system was procured from sources that do not use slave or child labor. Grid-scale battery storage systems are large-scale battery installations designed to store electricity from the power grid, typically used to help balance electricity supply and demand or provide backup power during peak usage times. By mandating these certifications, the bill aims to prevent the use of components potentially produced through exploitative labor practices, particularly in global supply chains for battery manufacturing. The certification requirement would apply to any nonresidential battery storage system, which could include batteries used in commercial, industrial, or utility-scale settings. The bill does not specify the exact mechanism for certification but establishes the fundamental requirement that battery system owners must verify and document the ethical sourcing of their system's components.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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