Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 49: AN ACT relating to battery stewardship.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 49 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to battery stewardship. Primary sponsor: Greg Elkins (Republican), Rick Girdler (Republican), Steve Rawlings (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 87).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Elkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Rick Girdler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Steve Rawlings | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 87)
- 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)
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