HB 1231 IN

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Provides that a retailer may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale a covered battery or battery containing product unless: (1) the producer joins a battery stewardship organization; and (2) the battery is approved under a battery stewardship plan. Provides that a battery stewardship organization shall submit a battery stewardship plan (plan) to the Indiana department of environmental management (department) for approval. Sets out certain requirements with respect to a plan. Establishes the battery stewardship fund to cover the department's expenses in administering this act. Requires the department to publish certain information regarding battery recycling on the department's website. Provides that a battery stewardship organization may recover, under certain circumstances, all costs associated with collecting a covered battery from the producer. Allows fee based and nonfee based collection and recycling programs to operate under certain conditions. Prohibits a person from improperly recycling a covered battery. Defines certain terms. Provides that a producer and battery stewardship organization are exempt from state antitrust law with respect to planning, reporting, or operating a battery stewardship program.

• Doug Miller Republican · author

1. Jan 5, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs · lower
2. Jan 5, 2026 Coauthored by Representatives Baird, Errington, Hamilton · lower
3. Jan 5, 2026 Authored by Representative Miller D · lower
4. Jan 22, 2026 Committee report: amend do pass, adopted · lower
5. Jan 22, 2026 Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 126.3 · lower