SB 147 Connecticut Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY ON THE NEED FOR EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND VAPOR PRODUCTS AND INCLUDING AEROSOL PAINTS UNDER THE PAINT STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM.

SB 147 directs the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to study whether extended producer responsibility programs are needed for recycling solar panels and vapes, focusing on material reuse, fire safety, and cost comparisons. The study will assess the volume of solar panels expected to be discarded in the next five years, fire risks from vape disposal, current disposal costs versus potential program costs, and required infrastructure for such programs. It also expands the existing paint stewardship program to include aerosol paints under the definition of "architectural paint." The Commissioner must submit a report with findings and recommendations by January 1, 2027.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

House Passage

May 2026

Signed into Law

Jun 2026

Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Signed Jun 2, 2026

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MODERATE

The bill was converted from a study-only proposal regarding solar panels and vapes into a substitute bill focused exclusively on electronic nicotine delivery systems and vapor products. The scope was narrowed by removing solar panels from the study, while the definition of covered items was expanded to include aerosol paints. The bill now mandates a feasibility study on recycling e-cigarettes and vaping devices by July 1, 2027, and updates legal definitions for paint stewardship.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from studying solar panels and vapes to studying only electronic nicotine delivery systems and vapor products, while simultaneously expanding the Paint Stewardship Program to include aerosol coating products.

SCOPE

Solar panels were removed from the list of items to be studied for extended producer responsibility.

The study focus changed from 'solar panels and vapes' to specifically 'electronic nicotine delivery systems and vapor products'.

Aerosol coating products were added to the Paint Stewardship Program, expanding the program's reach beyond traditional architectural paints.

TIMELINE

The deadline for submitting the study report was changed from January 1, 2027, to July 1, 2027.

REQUIREMENT

The study requirements were updated to include an analysis of safe management and costs for e-cigarettes and vapor products, replacing the previous requirements for solar panels.

DEFINITION

New definitions were added for 'electronic nicotine delivery systems' and 'vapor products' to clarify the items under study.

New definitions were added for 'aerosol coating product' and 'paint product' to clarify the expanded scope of the paint stewardship program.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 15, 2026 · House May 6, 2026

How they voted

28–8

Passed

Total votes 36

Apr 15, 2026

D Democratic25

25 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican11

3 Yea 8 Nay

72% Nay

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Amendments

Jun 2, 2026

Signed into law

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

upper

May 6, 2026

Lower · Passed

HOUSE PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A

lower

May 6, 2026

Lower · Passed

HOUSE ADOPTED SEN. AMEND. SCH. A

lower

Apr 15, 2026

Upper · Passed

SEN. PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A

upper

Apr 15, 2026

Amended

SEN. REJ. SEN. AMEND. SCH. B

upper

Apr 15, 2026

Upper · Passed

SEN. ADOPTED SEN. AMEND. SCH. A

upper

Mar 13, 2026

Upper · Passed

Joint Favorable Substitute

upper

Feb 11, 2026

Committee

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Environment

upper

5 primary · 0 co-sponsors