Kentucky bills · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky SB 49
AN ACT relating to battery stewardship.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
No sponsor recorded.
Summary
Official abstract published by the Kentucky legislature· Summary of Original Version
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 cabinet to maintain on its website a list of covered battery collection sites and contact information for transporters of covered batteries; establish the registration process and requirements for voluntary battery stewardship organizations; establish minimum requirements for voluntary battery stewardship plans to be submitted to the cabinet for approval; require each voluntary battery stewardship organization to submit an annual report to the cabinet detailing its covered battery collection, recovery, and educational outreach efforts beginning June 30, 2027.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 Senate | FINAL PASSAGE OF SB 49 w/ HCA 1 | pass | Set your home in Kentucky to see |
| Mar 26, 2026 Senate | Pass | pass | Set your home in Kentucky to see |
| Jan 21, 2026 Senate | PASS SB 49 | pass | Set your home in Kentucky to see |
Actions
- Apr 10, 2026 · Senate
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 87) - Mar 31, 2026 · Senate
delivered to Governor - Mar 31, 2026 · House
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House - Mar 31, 2026 · Senate
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate - Mar 31, 2026 · Senate
passed 38-0 - Mar 31, 2026 · Senate
Senate concurred in Committee Amendment (1) - Mar 27, 2026 · Senate
passed over and retained for concurrence in House Committee Amendment (1) - Mar 27, 2026 · Senate
posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Amendment (1) - Mar 27, 2026 · Senate
taken from Rules - Mar 27, 2026 · Senate
to Rules (S) - Mar 27, 2026 · Senate
received in Senate - Mar 26, 2026 · Senate
3rd reading, passed 86-0 with Committee Amendment (1) - Mar 20, 2026 · Senate
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026 - Mar 20, 2026 · Senate
2nd reading, to Rules - Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Amendment (1) - Mar 17, 2026 · House
to Natural Resources & Energy (H) - Jan 22, 2026 · House
to Committee on Committees (H) - Jan 22, 2026 · House
received in House - Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
3rd reading, passed 37-0 - Jan 20, 2026 · Senate
passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day - Jan 16, 2026 · Senate
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
2nd reading, to Rules - Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar - Jan 12, 2026 · Senate
to Natural Resources & Energy (S) - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
to Committee on Committees (S) - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
introduced in Senate