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OK HB1907

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Arturo Alonso-Sandoval

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Battery Stewardship Act requiring producers of portable and medium-format batteries to submit stewardship plans to the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality by June 1, 2027, with compliance required by January 1, 2028
  • Prohibits sale of covered batteries in Oklahoma unless the producer operates under an approved 5-year stewardship plan that includes free collection, recycling, and public education programs
  • Requires at least one year-round battery collection facility in each county, with collection sites accepting up to 100 batteries per person per visit at no cost to consumers
  • Sets recycling efficiency targets of at least 60% for rechargeable batteries and 70% for primary batteries, with annual reporting requirements beginning March 1, 2029
  • Authorizes fines up to $10,000 per violation and requires producers to pay annual fees based on market share to fund DEQ program administration

Legislative Description

Environment; creating the Battery Stewardship Act; defining terms; effective date.

Last Action

First Reading

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy2/4/2025
Energy and Natural Resources Oversight2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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