Bill > HF3713

This bill, titled the "Responsible Textile Waste Recovery Act," mandates that producers of textiles, carpet, and mattresses establish and fund a system to collect and manage these products when they are disposed of. Producers will be required to register with a designated "producer responsibility organization" (PRO), which will develop and implement a comprehensive plan for the collection, transportation, repair, reuse, and recycling of these items. This plan must include a detailed budget, performance standards, and a robust public education and outreach program. The bill also establishes an account to fund the state's administration of these new regulations and imposes penalties for non-compliance, including the prohibition of selling non-compliant products in the state. The PROs will be responsible for covering all operational costs through "eco-modulated fees" paid by producers, which are designed to incentivize environmentally friendly product design. The bill defines key terms like "producer" (the entity responsible for a product's brand), "covered product" (textiles, carpet, or mattresses), and "stewardship program" (the system for managing these products). It also outlines requirements for collection sites, record-keeping, audits, and annual reporting to the state.