A bill for an act providing for the implementation of battery stewardship plans, making appropriations, and providing penalties.

SF 545 requires battery producers (like manufacturers and brand owners) to implement approved recycling programs by 2028, targeting portable and medium-format batteries used in consumer products (excluding medical devices, car batteries, and certain electronics). It mandates that batteries sold in Iowa be labeled with the producer’s name and prohibits sales of covered batteries without an approved plan. The bill establishes collection sites for public drop-off, sets recycling efficiency targets, and defines key terms like "covered battery" (e.g., excluding lead-acid car batteries and medical devices). This law directly affects battery producers, retailers, and recycling organizations operating in Iowa, with full compliance required by 2029 for labeling.