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Committee advances SB501 to expand producer responsibility for medium‑format batteries
Summary
SB501 would expand California's extended producer responsibility program to include medium‑format loose batteries (up to 25 pounds) such as e‑bike and portable power system batteries; the committee moved the bill after supporters cited safety and disposal costs and the clerk announced the committee tally as 5–2.
Sen. Allen presented SB501 to expand Californias existing extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for loose batteries to cover medium‑format batteries (up to 25 pounds) commonly used in e‑bikes, lawn equipment and portable power systems. The sponsor said these batteries are increasingly appearing in the waste…
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