Minnesota · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HF 4565: Stewardship program for batteries established, mercury in batteries prohibited, lead acid batteries and rechargeable consumer products provisions modified, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HF 4565 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota House on March 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Stewardship program for batteries established, mercury in batteries prohibited, lead acid batteries and rechargeable consumer products provisions modified, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated. Primary sponsor: Athena Hollins (Democratic-Farmer-Labor). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): Author added Pursell.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic-Farmer-Labor 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athena Hollins | Primary sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 66B |
| Patty Acomb | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 45B |
| Shelley Buck | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 47A |
| Larry Kraft | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 46A |
| Kristi Pursell | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 58A |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Author added Pursell
- Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy