This bill establishes new regulations for the recycling of battery electric motor vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric motor vehicles in Iowa, effective January 1, 2027. It mandates that individuals must be authorized vehicle recyclers who have completed a state-approved education program on safe handling and storage of high-voltage batteries in order to recycle these types of vehicles. Authorized recyclers are required to display a program completion certificate alongside their recycling license. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is tasked with approving these educational programs and ensuring they provide certification to successful participants.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that individuals who violate these regulations will be guilty of a serious misdemeanor, which carries penalties of up to one year of confinement and fines ranging from $430 to $2,560. This legislative measure aims to enhance safety standards in the recycling process of electric vehicles, ensuring that recyclers are adequately trained to handle the specific challenges posed by high-voltage batteries.