Bill > SB5586

This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for managing electric vehicle (EV) batteries at the end of their lifecycle in Washington state. The legislation requires EV battery producers to create and implement battery management plans that outline how they will collect, transport, remanufacture, reuse, and recycle used propulsion batteries in an environmentally responsible manner. Beginning in 2028, producers must label new propulsion batteries with specific information, and by 2029, solid waste facilities will be prohibited from accepting these batteries without authorization. The bill defines key terms like "propulsion battery" (electrical energy storage devices used to power electric or hybrid vehicles) and establishes a system of responsibility that prioritizes the manufacturer or brand owner of the battery or vehicle. Producers must register with the Department of Ecology, submit annual reports on battery sales, and pay fees to support the program's administration. The legislation aims to ensure economically and environmentally beneficial management of valuable resources contained in EV batteries, drawing inspiration from recent initiatives in states like New Jersey and California. The bill includes provisions for penalties for non-compliance and creates a new electric vehicle battery recycling account to fund the program's implementation.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5586&Year=2025&Initiative=false