THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	391
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025		S.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO RECYCLING.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. (a) There is established within the Hawaii state energy office an end-of-life lithium-ion battery management working group to examine how to maximize the management of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries in the State.

(b) The working group shall focus on:

(1) Best practices for end-of-life lithium-ion battery management;

(2) Cost, safety, and environmental impact comparison of in-state versus out-of-state recycling options;

(3) Feasibility of pursuing recycling options outside the United States;

(4) Cost analysis, infrastructure assessment, and enforcement considerations for establishing a lithium‑ion battery recycling program in the State; and

(5) Environmental impacts of different management practices.

(c) The working group shall consist of:

(1) The chief energy officer, or the chief energy officer's designee, who shall serve as the co‑chairperson of the working group;

(2) The director of the Hawaii natural energy institute, or the director's designee, who shall serve as the co‑chairperson of the working group;

(3) One representative from the department of health;

(4) One representative from each county waste management department; and

(5) One representative from each county fire department.

(d) The co-chairpersons of the working group shall invite the following individuals to serve as members of the working group:

(1) Two representatives from the electronic waste recycling industry;

(2) One representative from the battery manufacturing industry;

(3) One representative from the electronics manufacturing industry;

(4) One representative from the waste shipping industry;

(5) One representative from the insurance industry;

(6)      representatives from retailers that sell batteries and battery-containing devices;

(7) One representative from an organization that specializes in extended producer responsibility policy;

(8) One representative from an environmental organization that specializes in waste reduction and recycling;

(9) One representative from the Hawaii Energy Policy Forum;

(10) One representative who specializes in consumer electronics repair; and

(11) Other individuals as invited by the co-chairpersons.

(e) The working group shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2026.

(f) The working group shall be dissolved on June 30, 2026.

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect on January 1, 2026.

Report Title:

Hawaii State Energy Office; End-of-Life Lithium-ion Battery Management Working Group; Report

Description:

Establishes an End-of-Life Lithium-ion Battery Management Working Group. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2026. (SD1)

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