S00073Introduced in the Senate
Relates to rechargeable battery recycling; adds a battery used as the principal electric power source for an electric scooter or bicycle with electric assist to the definition of "rechargeable battery"; provides that a battery manufacturer may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute rechargeable batteries in the state unless the battery manufacturer is implementing or participating under an approved plan; allows a city with a population of one million or more to enforce through its own agencies.
Introduced by Brian Kavanagh, District 27
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relates to rechargeable battery recycling; adds a battery used as the principal electric power source for an electric scooter or bicycle with electric assist to the definition of "rechargeable battery"; provides that a battery manufacturer may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute rechargeable batteries in the state unless the battery manufacturer is implementing or participating under an approved plan; allows a city with a population of one million or more to enforce through its own agencies.
Where it stands
APPROVAL MEMO.87
December 19, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage · June 17, 2025
91
Yes
50
No
9
Absent or Not Voting
150 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Schiavoni | 1 | Yes |
| Jodi Giglio | 2 | No |
| Joseph DeStefano | 3 | No |
| Rebecca Kassay | 4 | Yes |
| Doug Smith | 5 | No |
| Philip Ramos | 6 | Yes |
| Jarett Gandolfo | 7 | No |
| Michael Fitzpatrick | 8 | No |
| Michael Durso | 9 | No |
| Steve Stern | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1ST REPORT CAL.392
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to codes
RECALLED FROM ASSEMBLY
returned to senate
VOTE RECONSIDERED - RESTORED TO THIRD READING
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 73A
REPASSED SENATE
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to ways and means
substituted for a4641a
ordered to third reading rules cal.715
passed assembly
returned to senate
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
SIGNED CHAP.712
APPROVAL MEMO.87
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