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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2028, no person may knowingly cause or allow the mixing of a photovoltaic module with municipal waste that is intended for disposal at a landfill. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2028, no person may knowingly cause or allow the disposal of a photovoltaic module in a sanitary landfill. Defines "consumer electronic device" and "photovoltaic module". Effective January 1, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill, effective January 1, 2027, amends the Environmental Protection Act to prohibit the disposal of photovoltaic modules, which are assemblies of solar cells designed to generate electricity from sunlight, in landfills starting January 1, 2028. It also prohibits mixing these modules with municipal waste intended for landfill disposal from the same date, with exceptions for photovoltaic cells that are part of consumer electronic devices, defined as items with an electronic circuit board intended for everyday use.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 02/05/2026)
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