The "Promoting Responsible End-of-Life Management of Electric Vehicle Batteries Act" establishes a framework for managing electric vehicle batteries at the end of their life cycle. It introduces new definitions such as "auto recycler," "battery provider," "secondary handler," and "specialized battery recycler," while prohibiting the disposal of propulsion batteries in landfills. The bill mandates that batteries be managed with a focus on reuse, repair, and remanufacturing before recycling, and outlines the responsibilities of various stakeholders in ensuring proper end-of-life management. Additionally, it amends the Hazardous Waste Act to include provisions for the treatment and management of spent batteries, requiring annual reporting from battery providers and recyclers, and establishes penalties for violations.

The bill also updates definitions and regulations related to hazardous waste management, specifically defining the "generator" of propulsion batteries as the entity that removes the battery from the vehicle. It removes a previous restriction on the board's ability to identify hazardous waste and emphasizes alignment with federal regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The board is tasked with establishing standards for hazardous waste management, implementing a manifest system for tracking, and managing storage tanks in compliance with federal standards. The act also includes provisions for the management of used oil and allows the board to adopt rules by reference to federal regulations, with more stringent rules requiring justification. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
TP substitute: 74-4-3, 74-4-4