SB0157

EPA-PHOTOVOLTAIC DUMP

Introduced·1/17/25
Introduced Text

SB0157 prohibits mixing photovoltaic modules with municipal waste or disposing of them in landfills starting January 1, 2028.

SB0157 amends the Environmental Protection Act to introduce new regulations on photovoltaic modules. Effective January 1, 2028, it prohibits the mixing of photovoltaic modules with municipal waste intended for landfill disposal and bans the disposal of these modules in sanitary landfills. Photovoltaic modules are defined as the smallest, nondivisible, environmentally protected assemblies of photovoltaic cells or other photovoltaic collector technology, including interconnections, terminals, and protective devices.

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Assignments Committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jun 1

Senate

Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John F. Curran

Mar 20, 2025

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

Jan 17, 2025

Senate

Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dale Fowler