S2569
An Act relative to solar and battery decommissioning and stewardship
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish a framework for managing the end-of-life of solar panels and lithium-ion batteries in Massachusetts. It seeks to create a comprehensive plan for decommissioning solar installations and a stewardship program for batteries to ensure responsible recycling and disposal. The legislation addresses concerns about environmental impacts and resource recovery associated with these technologies.
Key provisions
- Establishes a statewide plan for solar panel and battery decommissioning.
- Creates a lithium-ion battery stewardship program.
- Requires manufacturers and importers of batteries to contribute to a recycling fund.
- Addresses the safe disposal and recycling of solar panels and batteries.
- Promotes responsible management of materials from solar and battery systems.
- Supports the development of infrastructure for battery recycling.
- Encourages the reuse and repurposing of components where feasible.
Who is affected
- Solar panel manufacturers and installers
- Battery manufacturers and importers
- Property owners with solar installations
- Massachusetts residents
- Environmental regulators
Notable changes
- Introduces a dedicated program for battery stewardship, going beyond existing recycling initiatives.
- Requires manufacturers to contribute financially to the decommissioning and recycling process.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Cynthia Stone Creem
Dylan A. Fernandes
Joanne M. Comerford
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Bill S.2569 194th (Current)
An Act relative to solar and battery decommissioning and stewardship
Senate, July 31, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 550) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to a statewide plan for the management of solar panels and batteries; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 556) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Michael D. Brady and Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to establish a lithium-ion battery stewardship program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2569).
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.2569
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/11/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 8/11/2025 | Senate | New draft of S550 and S556 |
| 8/11/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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