CO SB003

Summary of Colorado SB 26-003

• Expands the Battery Stewardship Act to cover propulsion batteries (EV/hybrid vehicle batteries), requiring battery stewardship organizations to submit collection, transportation, reuse, repurposing, and recycling plans to the Department of Public Health and Environment by April 1, 2028, and every 5 years thereafter

• Beginning August 1, 2028, propulsion battery providers must participate in and finance a battery stewardship organization, and all propulsion batteries must be managed through responsible end-of-life processes including reuse, remanufacturing, repurposing, or recycling by qualified battery recyclers

• Requires propulsion batteries sold in Colorado to carry permanent labels with chemistry identification, manufacturer information, voltage, capacity, hazardous substance warnings, and digital identifiers linked to data repositories

• Mandates the Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission adopt rules by July 1, 2027 establishing certification requirements for qualified battery recyclers, including a minimum 60% recycling efficiency rate and safety training standards

• Prohibits disposal of propulsion batteries in landfills and requires secondary handlers and secondary users to manage batteries according to a hierarchy prioritizing reuse, repurposing, and remanufacturing before recycling