The proposed bill, titled the "Promoting Responsible End-of-Life Management for Electric Vehicle Batteries Act," establishes new regulations for the management of electric vehicle propulsion batteries at the end of their life cycle. It creates Section 403.7722 of the Florida Statutes, which includes definitions related to battery management, such as "battery provider," "secondary handler," and "specialized battery recycler." The bill prohibits the disposal of propulsion batteries through landfilling and mandates that solid waste collectors and facilities refuse to accept these batteries for disposal. It also outlines the responsibilities of battery providers, secondary handlers, and users in managing these batteries, including the requirement for annual reporting to the Department of Environmental Protection.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of reusing, repairing, or recycling batteries before disposal, establishing a "battery management hierarchy." It requires that battery providers ensure responsible end-of-life management and coordinate with specialized recyclers. The Department of Environmental Protection is granted rulemaking authority to implement these provisions and enforce compliance. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.