HB6160

Environmental protection: recycling and waste utilization; recycling of single-use and rechargeable batteries; provide for. Amends heading of pt. 171 & secs. 17101, 17104, 17105b & 17107 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.17101 et seq.); designates secs. 17101 - 17109 as subpt.1 of pt. 171; adds subpt. 2 to pt. 171 & repeals sec. 17105c of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.17105c). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6159'26

Introduced·7/3/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB6160 amends battery disposal laws to enhance recycling and proper disposal of batteries.

Michigan HB6160 amends the natural resources and environmental protection act to improve battery recycling and disposal. The bill requires producers and retailers to implement stewardship programs for battery collection and recycling. It mandates that batteries be collected without cost to consumers and provided at convenient locations. The bill also sets performance goals for battery collection and recycling, and requires education and outreach efforts to inform consumers about the programs.

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Natural Resources And Tourism Committee
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History

Jul 14

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 07/03/2026

Jul 3

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. David Martin

Jul 3

House

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