Bill > HB2611

This bill creates the "Lithium Battery Recycling and Safety Act", which requires manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of certain batteries in Missouri to establish or join a representative organization that develops a comprehensive battery recycling program. The bill defines batteries as medium-format rechargeable lithium-ion batteries between 300-2000 watt-hours, with specific exclusions for medical device batteries, lead-acid batteries, and vehicle batteries. The representative organization must submit a plan to the Department of Natural Resources every five years detailing program funding, collection rate goals, collection sites, service providers, and public outreach strategies. Once implemented, the program mandates that batteries can only be disposed of at approved collection sites, not in household waste or recycling containers. Manufacturers and sellers must participate in the program without charging consumers a point-of-sale fee. The organization must submit annual reports by June 1st each year, documenting financial assessments, collected battery weights, collection rates, and facility information. The Department of Natural Resources will oversee enforcement, with potential civil actions and penalties for non-compliance. The bill aims to improve battery recycling infrastructure and environmental sustainability in Missouri.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2611&year=2026&code=R