The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5151 mandates that by January 15, 2027, the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection must submit a report to the relevant joint standing committee of the General Assembly. This report will detail proposals or recommendations based on the findings of the most recent waste characterization study conducted by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. It will specifically address the establishment of extended producer responsibility programs for various components of the state's waste stream, such as consumer packaging, products, and construction and demolition debris. Additionally, the report will include any proposed changes to existing statutes necessary to implement these recommendations.

The bill introduces new legal language that emphasizes the requirement for the report and its contents, while it does not specify any deletions from current law. The purpose of the bill is to ensure that the state takes informed actions based on the waste characterization study, thereby enhancing waste management practices and promoting recycling efforts.