Senate Bill No. 2050 introduces a new subchapter to the Health and Safety Code, specifically addressing the recycling and disposal of consumer energy storage modules, which are defined as batteries or electrochemical devices that store and convert chemical energy into electrical energy for consumer products. The bill establishes a framework for the management of these modules, including the creation of a "steward organization" to promote recycling efforts. It specifies that certain types of batteries, such as lead-acid and alkaline batteries, are exempt from these regulations, as well as any battery deemed safe for disposal by the commission.

The bill prohibits the placement of consumer energy storage modules in various waste and recycling facilities unless done in accordance with local recycling programs. It also provides limited liability protections for individual consumers and facility operators regarding inadvertent violations of these regulations. Furthermore, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is tasked with identifying businesses and facilities for the recycling or disposal of these modules and determining which batteries are safe for disposal. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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