Iowa HF726 establishes battery stewardship plans for managing covered batteries.

Iowa HF726 implements battery stewardship plans for managing covered batteries. Producers must submit plans to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) by January 1, 2027. Plans must include collection goals, recycling efficiency rates, and methods for collecting, transporting, and recycling batteries. Organizations must pay a $100,000 fee upon plan approval. Producers and retailers cannot sell covered batteries without an approved plan. The bill prohibits charging consumers for battery collection and requires annual reporting to DNR.

Iowa HF726 establishes battery stewardship plans for managing covered batteries.

Iowa HF726 implements battery stewardship plans for managing covered batteries. Producers must submit plans to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) by January 1, 2027. Plans must include collection goals, recycling efficiency rates, and methods for collecting, transporting, and recycling batteries. Organizations must pay a $100,000 fee upon plan approval. Producers and retailers cannot sell covered batteries without an approved plan. The bill prohibits charging consumers for battery collection and requires annual reporting to DNR.