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AB 493 Nevada Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Revises provisions relating to the collection, disposal and retirement of certain types of waste. (BDR 40-424)

AB 493 requires that propulsion batteries (used in electric vehicles) be disposed of through specialized recyclers, not in regular landfills, and mandates labeling with provider contact information. Battery providers must ensure battery health data is accessible, and recyclers, secondary handlers, and providers must report disposal activities to the state environmental agency. These rules apply to all propulsion batteries sold in the state, affecting manufacturers, recyclers, and auto wreckers handling electric vehicle batteries. The bill also prohibits landfill disposal and sets reporting requirements for waste management compliance.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes EV battery recycling, supporting clean transportation infrastructure and reducing landfill waste from electric vehicles, aligning with renewable energy adoption goals.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires specialized recycling of EV batteries, prevents landfill disposal, mandates reporting to environmental agency, reducing pollution and strengthening regulations.95% confidence
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Assembly Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Mar 24, 2025 Signed May 26, 2025
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What changed between versions

Reprint 1 → As Enrolled · 3 edits · May 26, 2025
MINOR
This bill was transitioned from a 'Reprint' draft to its final 'As Enrolled' version, which incorporates amendments adopted in April 2025. The primary substantive change involves the deletion of Sections 1 through 32, which were likely placeholders or previous provisions, while retaining and refining the core requirements for solar panel disposal planning, recycling reporting, and lease disclosures.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on waste management for distributed generation systems (like rooftop solar) and utility-scale solar projects, but the specific text of the act was streamlined by removing earlier sections to finalize the legislation.
STRUCTURE

Sections 1 through 32 were deleted from the text, indicating these sections were either superseded by new language or removed entirely during the final amendment process.

TECHNICAL

The document header was updated to reflect the final 'As Enrolled' status, replacing the 'Reprint' title and adding the official chapter designation.

DEFINITION

The Legislative Counsel's Digest was updated to accurately reflect the final requirements for filing disposal plans and recycling reports, clarifying the obligations for owners and facilities.

Floor votes · Assembly Apr 21, 2025

How they voted

39–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 40
Apr 21, 2025
D Democratic26
25 Yea 1
96% Yea
R Republican14
14 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
7
Committee
3
May 26, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor.
executive
May 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
In Assembly. To enrollment.
lower
May 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 20, Nays: None, Excused: 1.) To Assembly.
lower
May 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
From committee: Do pass.
lower
Apr 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Read third time. Passed, as amended. Title approved, as amended. (Yeas: 41, Nays: None, Excused: 1.) To printer.
lower
Apr 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. Placed on Second Reading File. Read second time. Amended. (Amend. No. 413.) Dispensed with reprinting.
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
From printer. To committee.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.