Bill
HF 1426
Overview: HF 1426, "Stewardship program for circuit boards, batteries, and electrical products established; mercury in batteries prohibited; rulemaking authorized; and money approp
Overview: HF 1426, "Stewardship program for circuit boards, batteries, and electrical products established; mercury in batteries prohibited; rulemaking authorized; and money appropriated", was introduced on February 24, 2025, and the author Jones has since been added.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to establish a stewardship program for the collection and recycling of circuit boards, batteries, and other electrical products, as well as to prohibit the use of mercury in batteries.
Key Provisions:
- Creates a stewardship program for the collection and recycling of circuit boards, batteries, and other electrical products
- Prohibits the sale of batteries containing mercury
- Authorizes rulemaking to implement and enforce the stewardship program
- Appropriates funds to support the program's implementation
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Manufacturers and retailers of circuit boards, batteries, and electrical products
- Consumers who will be able to recycle these items through the stewardship program
- The environment, which will benefit from the proper disposal and recycling of these materials
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill is currently in the introduction stage, with the author Jones having been added. Further legislative action and potential amendments will determine its progress.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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