Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HB6159: Environmental protection: recycling and waste utilization; recycling of single-use and rechargeable batteries; provide for. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding secs. 17121 & 17161 to subpt. 2 of pt. 171. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6160'26
Status: In committee, July 3, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 17121 and 17163 to subpart 2 of part 171.
From the introduced text, July 3, 2026:
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 17121 and 17163 to subpart 2 of part 171. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 17121. As used in this subpart: (a) "Battery" means a device that consists of 1 or more electrically connected electrochemical cells and is designed to store and deliver electric energy. (b) "Battery-containing product" means a product sold, offered for sale, or distributed in this state that contains or is packaged with rechargeable or primary batteries that are covered batteries. A battery-containing product does not include a covered electronic device. As used in this subdivision "covered electronic device" means that term as defined in section 17301. (c) "Battery recycler" means an entity that materially abides by all federal, state, and local permits and is responsible for the end-of-life management of covered batteries, including, but not limited to, the extraction and separation of metals, compounds, or intermediate fractions, and the submission of metals, compounds, or intermediate fractions for further processing, refining, or use in batteries or other industrial supply chains. (d) "Battery recycling program" means a program that provides end-of-life management of batteries. (e) "Brand" means a registered or unregistered trademark, a logo, a name, a symbol, a word, an identifier, or a …
Sponsors
- Carter, Tyrone (D, 1) · primary sponsor
- Mentzer, Denise (D, 61)
- Neyer, Jerry (R, 92)
- Martin, David (R, 68)
- Kunse, Tom (R, 100)
- Carter, Brenda (D, 53)
- McFall, Mike (D, 14)
- Young, Stephanie (D, 16)
- Aragona, Joseph (R, 60)
- VanderWall, Curtis (R, 102)
Latest actions
- : bill electronically reproduced 07/03/2026
- : referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism
- : read a first time
- : introduced by Representative Rep. Tyrone Carter
Subjects: Environmental protection: recycling and waste utilization
Common questions
- What is HB6159?
- HB6159 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Environmental protection: recycling and waste utilization; recycling of single-use and rechargeable batteries; provide for. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding secs. 17121 & 17161 to subpt. 2 of pt. 171. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6160'26.
- What does HB6159 do?
- In its own words: To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 17121 and 17163 to subpart 2 of part 171.
- What is the status of HB6159?
- In committee as of July 3, 2026. Latest action: bill electronically reproduced 07/03/2026 (July 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB6159?
- Carter, Tyrone (D, 1), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB6159?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6159
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