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HB 4144STATE · OregonIntroduced

Relating to batteries.

Requires producers of batteries or battery-containing products to join a battery producer responsibility organization and implement a battery producer responsibility program for the collection and recycling of batteries. Directs the Department of Environmental Quality to administer and enforce requirements of the Act. Establishes the Battery Producer Responsibility Fund. Imposes civil penalties for violations of the Act.

Voted: 4/13/2026Source

How representatives voted

60 yea·8 nay·20 other

Action history

  • 4/13/2026Chapter 119, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
  • 4/7/2026Governor signed.
  • 3/10/2026President signed.
  • 3/10/2026Speaker signed.
  • 3/6/2026Third reading. Carried by Neron Misslin. Passed.
  • 3/4/2026Carried over to 03-05 by unanimous consent.
  • 3/3/2026Second reading.
  • 3/3/2026Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
  • 3/2/2026Referred to Ways and Means.
  • 3/2/2026First reading. Referred to President's desk.