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 a new section in the Florida Statutes (s. 403.7722) that defines key terms related to battery management, including "battery provider," "secondary handler," and "specialized battery recycler." The bill prohibits the disposal of propulsion batteries through landfilling and outlines the responsibilities of various stakeholders, including battery providers, secondary handlers, and specialized recyclers, to ensure proper management and recycling of these batteries.

Additionally, the bill mandates that solid waste collectors and facilities refuse to accept propulsion batteries for disposal and requires annual reporting from battery providers and secondary handlers to the Department of Environmental Protection. The department is granted rulemaking authority to implement these provisions and ensure compliance. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.