The bill establishes the Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Task Force within the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. This task force is tasked with studying methods for the safe storage, collection, reuse, recycling, and disposal of used electric vehicle batteries, ensuring environmentally sound management practices. Key responsibilities include examining current data and research, analyzing international programs, compiling data on local recycling facilities, developing recycling infrastructure strategies, and providing educational materials to the public. The task force will consist of 11 members, including state officials and public members appointed by the Governor, and is required to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within two years of its initial meeting.

The bill highlights the environmental challenges posed by the increasing use of electric vehicles, particularly regarding the disposal of lithium-ion batteries, which contain toxic materials that can harm the environment if not managed properly. It emphasizes the importance of finding efficient and cost-effective recycling methods, as many used batteries still retain significant capacity for reuse in alternative applications. The task force's work aims to address these challenges and promote sustainable practices in battery management as electric vehicle adoption continues to grow.