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Create new sections of Subchapter 50 of KRS Chapter 224 to define terms; prohibit the disposal of covered batteries in solid waste disposal or recycling containers; require the Energy and Environment Cabinet to establish the Covered Battery Stewardship Program; provide for the purposes of the program, including fostering the creation of voluntary battery stewardship organizations; provide for the collaboration with stakeholders in establishing the Covered Battery Stewardship Program; require the cabinet to maintain on its website a list of covered battery collection sites and contact information for transporters of covered batteries; establish the registration process and requirements for voluntary battery stewardship organizations; establish minimum requirements for voluntary battery stewardship plans to be submitted to the cabinet for approval; require each voluntary battery stewardship organization to submit an annual report to the cabinet detailing its covered battery collection, recovery, and educational outreach efforts beginning June 30, 2027.
Introduced
Jan 7, 2026
Last Action
Apr 10, 2026
Session
KY 2026RS
Sponsors
3 primary · 0 co
signed by Governor
delivered to Governor
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
passed 38-0
Senate concurred in Committee Amendment (1)
passed over and retained for concurrence in House Committee Amendment (1)
posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Amendment (1)
taken from Rules
to Rules (S)
received in Senate
3rd reading, passed 86-0 with Committee Amendment (1)
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026
2nd reading, to Rules
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Amendment (1)
to Natural Resources & Energy (H)
to Committee on Committees (H)
received in House
3rd reading, passed 37-0
passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 20, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
to Natural Resources & Energy (S)
to Committee on Committees (S)
introduced in Senate
SB 49 was introduced on Jan 7, 2026 by G. Elkins in KY session 2026RS. It is currently signed. Most recent action on Apr 10, 2026: signed by Governor.
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signed by Governor
G. Elkins
R. Girdler
S. Rawlings