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FL H1201
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Richard Gentry
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AI Summary
- Amends s. 403.7192, F.S., to prohibit cell manufacturers or marketers from selling consumer or nonconsumer products powered by lithium, medium-format, portable, primary, or rechargeable batteries unless specific removability, labeling, and disposal requirements are met
- Defines "medium-format battery" as a primary battery weighing 4.4–25 pounds, or a rechargeable battery weighing 11–25 pounds with a rating of 300–2,000 watt-hours; defines "portable battery" as a primary battery up to 4.4 pounds or a rechargeable battery up to 11 pounds and 300 watt-hours
- Requires that batteries in consumer products be easily removable by the consumer or contained in a separate, easily removable battery pack; nonconsumer product batteries must be removable or in a separate battery pack
- Requires products or batteries to be labeled with a recycling symbol and chemical composition indicators ("Cd" for nickel-cadmium, "Pb" for sealed lead), and instruction manuals or packaging must state that batteries must be recycled or properly disposed of
- Effective date is July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Requirements for Battery Manufacturers
Last Action
Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee3/5/2025
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