HB1893Introduced in the House
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
Introduced by Sharon Chung, District 91
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Creates the Household Hazardous Waste Stewardship Act. Requires manufacturers, beginning January 1, 2027, to implement a stewardship program for covered products. Details manufacturer obligations under the stewardship program, including in the context of a stewardship organization comprised of manufacturers. Requires registration by April 1, 2026, and annually, for each manufacturer who sells covered products in the State and each stewardship organization. Details the roles of retailers and collections sites. Outlines stewardship plan components. Provides requirements for the Environmental Protection Agency for stewardship plan approval. Details requirements for a stewardship organization implementing a stewardship plan, as well as other statewide collection requirements. Details reporting requirements. Requires a stewardship organization to pay to the Agency an annual fee of $200,000, split if there is more than one stewardship organization. Provides for responsibilities for the Agency. Provides for immunity from antitrust laws. Provides for rulemaking authority for the Agency. Provides for civil and criminal penalties. Allows collection of covered products by a premium collection service. Makes findings. Defines terms. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 11, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Energy & Environment Committee · March 11, 2025
10
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
14 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
| Abdelnasser Rashid | 21 | Yes |
| William Davis | 30 | Yes |
| Anna Moeller | 43 | Yes |
| Diane Blair-Sherlock | 46 | Yes |
| Bradley Fritts | 74 | No |
| Anne Stava-Murray | 81 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sharon Chung
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 019-010-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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