Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2611: Creates provisions relating to a battery recycling
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 701, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to battery recycling, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 701, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 701.155, to read as follows: 701.155. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Lithium Battery Recycling and Safety Act". 2. As used in this section, the following terms shall mean: (1) "Battery", a medium-format rechargeable battery with a rating between three hundred to two thousand watt-hours, a lithium-ion rechargeable battery that uses lithium ions to store ene.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 701, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to battery recycling, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 701, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 701.155, to read as follows: 701.155. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Lithium Battery Recycling and Safety Act". 2. As used in this section, the following terms shall mean: (1) "Battery", a medium-format rechargeable battery with a rating between three hundred to two thousand watt-hours, a lithium-ion rechargeable battery that uses lithium ions to store energy, or a portable battery that can be carried by hand and is used to charge or operate electronic devices. A "Battery" does not (b) A battery that contains an electrolyte as a free liquid; (c) A lead-acid battery of any size; (d) A battery that is a component of a motor vehicle or intended for use exclusively in a motor vehicle; or (e) A battery that is not intended or designed to be removed from any product that is manufactured, distributed, or sold in the state; (2) "Battery recycling program" or "program", a battery recycling program sponsored by the department where the department provides or contracts for the transport, processing, or recycling of batteries; EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] …
Sponsors
- Rudy Veit (R, 059) · primary sponsor