Lithium-ion batteries: illegal disposal: fire prevention.
This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Stage
- Session ended
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Sep 1, 2020
What it does
The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Act of 2006 requires every retailer, as defined, to have in place a system for the acceptance and collection of used rechargeable batteries, defined to include lithium-ion batteries, for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal. The act requires the system for the acceptance and collection of used rechargeable batteries to include, at a minimum, specified elements, including, among others, the take-back of a used rechargeable battery at no cost to the consumer.
Where it stands
This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Done)
Floor (Current step)
Law (Needs attention)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
- Bob Archuleta
- Rubio
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in California.