Establishes extended producer responsibility for electric and hybrid vehicle batteries in New York.

New York S05663 amends the environmental conservation law to establish extended producer responsibility for electric and hybrid vehicle batteries. Producers must submit a plan for a collection program by June 30, 2026, and implement it by January 31, 2027. The collection program must be free to consumers and meet specific recycling rates. The bill also establishes the electric and hybrid vehicle batteries extended producer responsibility fund to cover program costs. Producers and retailers must comply with the new regulations, and failure to do so results in civil penalties.

Establishes extended producer responsibility for electric and hybrid vehicle batteries in New York.

New York S05663 amends the environmental conservation law to establish extended producer responsibility for electric and hybrid vehicle batteries. Producers must submit a plan for a collection program by June 30, 2026, and implement it by January 31, 2027. The collection program must be free to consumers and meet specific recycling rates. The bill also establishes the electric and hybrid vehicle batteries extended producer responsibility fund to cover program costs. Producers and retailers must comply with the new regulations, and failure to do so results in civil penalties.