Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 856: An Act amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for electronic waste recycling; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; establishing the Advisory Committee on Electronic Waste Recycling; and imposing penalties.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 856 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on June 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for electronic waste recycling; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; establishing the Advisory Committee on Electronic Waste Recycling; and imposing penalties. Primary sponsor: Amanda Cappelletti (Democratic). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2025): Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Cappelletti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Carolyn Comitta | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Jay Costa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Lynda Culver | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Cris Dush | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Art Haywood | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| John Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| James Malone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Katie Muth | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Steve Santarsiero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Nikil Saval | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Judy Schwank | Co-sponsor | Democratic | 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
- Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy