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KentuckySB 492026 Regular SessionSenate

AN ACT relating to battery stewardship.

Sponsored By: Greg Elkins (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Environment And ConservationNoticesReports MandatedSafetyState AgenciesWaste Management

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

State battery stewardship program by 2027

By March 31, 2027, the state cabinet sets up a Covered Battery Stewardship Program. It runs public education on the disposal ban, supports voluntary take-back for rechargeable batteries, and studies take-back for embedded batteries. It promotes battery recovery markets and works to prevent fires and equipment damage in waste systems.

No batteries in trash starting 2027

Beginning June 30, 2027, you cannot put covered batteries in curbside, front-load, or roll-off trash or recycling. Take them to a listed collection site instead. The cabinet posts a website list of drop-off sites and transporters. This reduces fires and damage to waste trucks.

New rules for battery stewardship groups

Groups that run battery take-back must register with the cabinet. Your filing must list your structure, officers and contacts, and proof of good standing. The cabinet approves a complete filing within 10 business days. Before operating, you must submit a plan that makes retailers post disposal notices and requires manufacturers to label batteries. The plan must set outreach goals, include safety training for spills, fires, and damaged batteries, and keep tracking records. It must show a fair funding method and cannot add a point-of-sale fee. You must file an annual report by June 30, 2027, and every June 30 after, with weights, recovery rates and methods, facilities used, and outreach results.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Greg Elkins

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Rick Girdler

    Republican • Senate

  • Steve Rawlings

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 161 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/31/2026

passed

Yes: 38 • No: 0

House vote • 3/26/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 86 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/21/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 37 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 87)

    4/10/2026

  2. delivered to Governor

    3/31/2026

  3. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

    3/31/2026Senate

  4. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

    3/31/2026Senate

  5. passed 38-0

    3/31/2026Senate

  6. Senate concurred in Committee Amendment (1)

    3/31/2026Senate

  7. passed over and retained for concurrence in House Committee Amendment (1)

    3/27/2026House

  8. posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Amendment (1)

    3/27/2026House

  9. taken from Rules

    3/27/2026Senate

  10. to Rules (S)

    3/27/2026Senate

  11. received in Senate

    3/27/2026Senate

  12. 3rd reading, passed 86-0 with Committee Amendment (1)

    3/26/2026House

  13. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026

    3/20/2026House

  14. 2nd reading, to Rules

    3/20/2026House

  15. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Amendment (1)

    3/19/2026House

  16. to Natural Resources & Energy (H)

    3/17/2026House

  17. to Committee on Committees (H)

    1/22/2026House

  18. received in House

    1/22/2026House

  19. 3rd reading, passed 37-0

    1/21/2026Senate

  20. passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day

    1/20/2026Senate

  21. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 20, 2026

    1/16/2026Senate

  22. 2nd reading, to Rules

    1/15/2026Senate

  23. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

    1/14/2026Senate

  24. to Natural Resources & Energy (S)

    1/12/2026Senate

  25. to Committee on Committees (S)

    1/7/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Current

    3/31/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/21/2026

    PDF

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