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Kentucky General Assembly · SB 49 · signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 87)

An act relating to battery stewardship.

Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.

Officially: “AN ACT relating to battery stewardship. Read the full text

2026 regular session

What it does

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
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

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introduced in Senate · Jan 7, 2026
to Committee on Committees (S) · Jan 7, 2026
to Natural Resources & Energy (S) · Jan 12, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar · Jan 14, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules · Jan 15, 2026
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 20, 2026 · Jan 16, 2026
passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day · Jan 20, 2026
3rd reading, passed 37-0 · Jan 21, 2026
received in House · Jan 22, 2026
to Committee on Committees (H) · Jan 22, 2026
to Natural Resources & Energy (H) · Mar 17, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Amendment (1) · Mar 19, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules · Mar 20, 2026
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026 · Mar 20, 2026
3rd reading, passed 86-0 with Committee Amendment (1) · Mar 26, 2026
received in Senate · Mar 27, 2026
to Rules (S) · Mar 27, 2026
taken from Rules · Mar 27, 2026
posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Amendment (1) · Mar 27, 2026
passed over and retained for concurrence in House Committee Amendment (1) · Mar 27, 2026
Senate concurred in Committee Amendment (1) · Mar 31, 2026
passed 38-0 · Mar 31, 2026
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate · Mar 31, 2026
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House · Mar 31, 2026
delivered to Governor · Mar 31, 2026
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 87) · Apr 10, 2026

The numbers

3
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

G. ElkinsR. GirdlerS. Rawlings
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: 04/10/26: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 87).