Bill > SF1690

This bill establishes a stewardship program for circuit boards, batteries, and electrical products, aiming to improve their collection and recycling. It defines key terms like "battery" and "facilitate a sale," and introduces new sections to Minnesota Statutes outlining the responsibilities of "covered battery producers" (manufacturers or brand owners of batteries and products containing them) and "covered battery stewardship organizations" (entities that manage producers' obligations). These organizations must develop and implement comprehensive stewardship plans, including details on collection sites, transportation, processing, and public education, ensuring convenient statewide access to battery recycling. The bill also prohibits mercury in certain batteries, mandates specific labeling for batteries, and restricts the sale of batteries and battery-containing products unless they are covered by an approved stewardship plan. Additionally, it repeals several existing laws related to battery disposal and collection, consolidating these responsibilities under the new stewardship framework.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry, Government Affairs, Justice

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1690&ssn=0&y=2025