Question 1

What is HF4997?

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HF4997 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Safe Battery Collection and Recycling Stewardship Act enacted, covered electronics device manufacturer electronic waste recycling program established, Electronics Recycling Advisory Task Force established, civil penalties created, and money appropriated.

Question 2

What does HF4997 do?

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In its own words: A bill for an act relating to environment; enacting the Safe Battery Collection and Recycling Stewardship Act; establishing a covered electronics device manufacturer electronic waste recycling program; establishing an Electronics Recycling Advisory Task Force; creating civil penalties; authorizing rulemaking; appropriating money; requiring reports; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 115A; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 115A.1310, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 12a, 12b, 12c, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20; 115A.1312; 115A.1314; 115A.1316…

Question 3

What is the status of HF4997?

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In committee as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy (April 16, 2026).

Question 4

Who sponsored HF4997?

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Joe McDonald (R).

Question 5

Where is the official record for HF4997?

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On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF4997&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house

Minnesota HF4997: Safe Battery Collection and Recycling Stewardship Act enacted, covered electronics device manufacturer electronic waste recycling program established, Electronics Recycling Advisory Task Force established, civil penalties created, and money appropriated.

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