Bill > S0800

This bill amends Florida's battery regulations by introducing new definitions and requirements for battery manufacturers and sellers. Specifically, the bill defines several types of batteries, including lithium batteries (those using lithium ions in their electrodes), medium-format batteries (which have specific weight and power characteristics), portable batteries (with weight and power limitations), and primary batteries (non-rechargeable batteries). The bill modifies existing regulations by requiring that cell manufacturers and marketers can only sell consumer or nonconsumer products powered by these battery types under certain conditions. These conditions include ensuring that batteries can be easily removed by consumers or are contained in separate battery packs, and that products or battery packages are labeled with recycling symbols indicating the battery's chemical composition (adding "Li" for lithium batteries). The bill also requires instruction manuals or product packaging to specify that lithium, nickel-cadmium, or sealed lead batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and aim to improve battery product transparency, recyclability, and consumer awareness about proper battery disposal.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/800