Revises provisions of "Dry Cell Battery Management Act."
This bill updates New Jersey's rules for disposing of certain batteries by clarifying which types require special handling. It affects retailers selling batteries, distributors, large facilities (like hospitals or labs) that use many batteries, and consumers. The key change defines "covered batteries" to include most portable and medium-sized rechargeable batteries while excluding vehicle batteries, medical devices, and recalled batteries. These updated definitions will determine who must follow proper disposal and recycling requirements under the law.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee
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Jim Kennedy
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