Informing the Legislature that on June 25, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB242 HD1 SD2 CD1 (ACT 209).

This bill (HB242, Act 209) establishes a working group within Hawaii's state energy office to develop strategies for recycling and reusing electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The group, co-chaired by the chief energy officer and director of health, includes representatives from industry, environmental groups, government agencies, and battery recyclers. It must analyze options for battery reuse (e.g., as energy storage), recycling costs, environmental impacts, and in-state versus out-of-state solutions, then submit recommendations to the legislature by 2027. The bill does not create new regulations but directs the group to study management practices for EV batteries as they reach end-of-life.