Bill > HB2553

This bill amends the Covered Device Recycling Act to expand the types of electronic devices considered "covered devices" to include networking equipment and personal electronics like smartphones and tablets, and to broaden the definition of a "consumer" to include political subdivisions and small businesses with up to 100 employees. It introduces a "sales prohibition list" for brands whose manufacturers have not met registration requirements, and outlines a process for removal from this list. The bill also revises how manufacturers' recycling obligations, termed "market share obligations," are calculated based on national sales data and the Commonwealth's population, and adjusts annual registration fees for manufacturers based on the weight of devices sold. Furthermore, it clarifies the Department of Environmental Protection's enforcement powers, shifting primary responsibility for legal actions and injunctions from the Attorney General to the department, and mandates that recycling infrastructure be accessible to 100% of the population.