WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HB 3161

RECYCLING REFUND ACT-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Maurice West

HB 3161 creates the Extended Producer Responsibility and Recycling Refund Act but, as filed, includes only a short title with no substantive provisions.

Referred to Rules Committee
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HB 3161

HB 3161 — Extended Producer Responsibility and Recycling Refund Act (RECYCLING REFUND ACT‑TECH)

Quick summary

HB 3161, introduced by Rep. Maurice A. West, II, is a new‑act bill that would be cited as the "Extended Producer Responsibility and Recycling Refund Act." The introduced version of the bill contains only a short title provision; no substantive operative provisions are included in the text as filed.

What the bill currently does

  • Establishes a short title: "Extended Producer Responsibility and Recycling Refund Act."
  • No further statutory text, definitions, duties, fee schedules, program structures, enforcement mechanisms, or deadlines appear in the introduced version.

Legislative status and timeline

  • Filed: February 21, 2025 (first reading Feb 18, 2025 in the record).
  • Passed both chambers and enrolled: House and Senate recorded passage in May 2025.
  • Sent to Governor: May 26, 2025.
  • Signed by Governor: June 20, 2025.
  • Effective date: September 1, 2025.
  • Companion bill: SB 1544.

What the title implies (context & likely scope)

The short title indicates the Legislature intends to create law related to:
- Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) — shifting responsibility for end‑of‑life management of products and packaging from municipalities and consumers to product manufacturers/producers.
- A recycling refund or deposit/refund mechanism — programs that provide financial incentives for returning certain products or packaging for recycling.

Typical EPR/recycling‑refund programs (not present in the current text) may include producer fees, requirements to finance or operate collection and recycling programs, labeling/recycling targets, reporting requirements, and enforcement provisions. Because the introduced bill contains no substantive provisions, specific program design, affected product categories, fee/funding levels, and compliance timetables are not yet available.

Who would be affected (potentially)

  • Producers and brand owners (if future provisions assign responsibilities)
  • Retailers and distributors (implementation and point‑of‑sale responsibilities)
  • Municipal governments and local solid‑waste systems (role and funding changes)
  • Recycling and materials‑management industries
  • Consumers (deposit/refund mechanics, potential changes in costs or recycling access)

Next steps / practical note

  • The introduced/enrolled text does not provide program details. Stakeholders should consult (a) the enrolled bill text, (b) the companion SB 1544 for differences, and (c) any implementing rules or later amendments for substantive obligations and timelines.

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

Sign in to ask a question.