HB5293 Summary

• Battery storage sites storing 5,000 kilograms or more of used batteries must register with the Environmental Protection Agency and maintain weekly records of battery weight or volume received, shipped, and remaining on-site.

• Existing battery storage sites must register by February 1, 2026, while new sites must register before commencing operation.

• Registration forms must include owner and operator information, description of operations, and annual battery volume data.

• The EPA shall propose operational rules within 1 year of the bill's effective date, covering battery handling, fire prevention, and emergency response procedures, which the Pollution Control Board must adopt within 1 year of receiving the proposal.

• Defines key terms including "battery electric storage system" (BESS), "electric vehicle battery," and "used battery" for regulatory purposes.