Bill > S05663

This bill establishes an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for electric and hybrid vehicle batteries in New York State, requiring battery producers to create and implement a comprehensive collection, recycling, and management system for these batteries. The bill mandates that by June 30, 2026, producers must submit a plan to the state detailing how they will collect and recycle batteries, with a goal of achieving increasingly ambitious recycling rates over time (30% within five years, 50% within ten years, and 75% within fifteen years). Producers will be responsible for all costs associated with the collection program and must establish convenient collection sites across the state, ensuring that consumers can return batteries free of charge. The legislation also prohibits the disposal of electric and hybrid vehicle batteries in solid waste facilities, starting January 1, 2027, and requires producers to gradually incorporate post-consumer recycled content into new batteries, beginning with 10% and increasing to 30% over time. Additionally, the bill creates an advisory board to provide recommendations, establishes a special state fund to support the program, and includes penalties for non-compliance, with producers potentially facing fines of up to $500 per violation. The ultimate aim is to create a sustainable system for managing electric and hybrid vehicle batteries that reduces waste and promotes recycling.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5663