The bill establishes an electronic product stewardship program in Alaska aimed at improving the collection, recycling, and disposal of electronic equipment. It requires manufacturers of covered electronic devices to register annually with the Department of Environmental Conservation and submit a detailed e-scrap program plan outlining their recycling strategies. The legislation also creates the Electronics Recycling Advisory Council to oversee the program and facilitate collaboration among manufacturers, local governments, and stakeholders. Key provisions include the establishment of convenient collection sites based on community populations, mandatory reporting on recycling activities, and the requirement for collectors to accept and sort covered electronic devices according to specific guidelines.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to provide immunity from federal antitrust laws for participants in the e-scrap programs and introduces various definitions related to electronic waste management. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of manufacturers, recyclers, and collection sites, while emphasizing the importance of outreach and education on recycling options. Retailers are prohibited from selling covered electronic devices unless they are properly labeled and the manufacturer is registered. The bill aims to enhance the recycling of electronic waste, protect the environment, and ensure responsible management of electronic devices at the end of their life cycle, with immediate effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
SB0061A, AM SB 61, introduced 01/22/2025: 46.06.200, 46.06.290, 45.50.572, 45.50.562, 45.50.596, 06.05.235, 06.05.570, 31.05.110, 46.06.100, 46.06.010, 46.06.150, 46.06.110, 12.25.175, 12.25.230, 46.06.120, 46.06.130, 46.06.140, 46.06.080, 46.06.230, 46.06.210, 46.06.220, 46.06.240, 46.06.250, 46.06.260, 46.06.270, 39.20.180, 46.06.280, 45.25.990, 46.06.990
SB0061B, AM CSSB 61(RES), introduced 02/26/2025: 46.06.200, 46.06.290, 45.50.572, 45.50.562, 45.50.596, 06.05.235, 06.05.570, 31.05.110, 46.06.100, 46.06.010, 46.06.150, 46.06.110, 12.25.175, 12.25.230, 46.06.120, 46.06.130, 46.06.140, 46.06.080, 46.06.230, 46.06.210, 46.06.220, 46.06.240, 46.06.250, 46.06.260, 46.06.270, 39.20.180, 46.06.280, 45.25.990, U.S.C, 46.06.990