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HB 2567

Enacting the safe battery collection and recycling stewardship act and prohibiting the sale of covered batteries or battery-containing products unless the producer is part of a battery stewardship organization with an approved plan.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas bill requires battery producers to fund collection and recycling programs before selling products, shifting environmental costs from municipalities to manufacturers and consumers.

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Bill Summary · HB 2567

Legislative bill overview

HB 2567 establishes a battery stewardship program requiring producers of batteries and battery-containing products to join approved stewardship organizations with collection and recycling plans before selling their products in Kansas. The bill shifts responsibility for battery end-of-life management from consumers and municipalities to manufacturers through a producer-funded system.

Why is this important

Batteries contain toxic materials like lithium, lead, and cadmium that pose environmental and health risks when improperly disposed of in landfills. Currently, most consumers discard batteries in household waste, creating costly cleanup burdens for municipalities and contaminating groundwater. This bill could reduce improper disposal, decrease public costs, and increase recycling rates for valuable materials, though it may raise product costs for consumers.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost pass-through to consumers: Manufacturers will likely increase prices on battery-containing products (flashlights, toys, electronics, power tools) to fund collection and recycling infrastructure, disproportionately affecting lower-income households
  • Small business burden: Small manufacturers may struggle with compliance costs and administrative requirements to join stewardship organizations, potentially reducing market competition
  • Program effectiveness uncertainty: Success depends on consumer participation in collection; if collection rates remain low, the program's environmental benefits may not justify increased product costs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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