This bill establishes new requirements 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 successfully completed a vehicle high-voltage battery safe handling and storage education program approved by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Additionally, these recyclers are required to display a program completion certificate alongside their recycler's license. The DOT is tasked with approving these educational programs and ensuring they provide certification to those who complete them.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that individuals who violate these provisions 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 and proper handling of high-voltage batteries during the recycling process, reflecting the growing importance of environmentally responsible practices in the automotive industry.