CAAB-2549
Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003: manufacturer notices.
- Jurisdiction:
- California
- Type:
- EPR
- Last action:
- May 27, 2026
ElectronicsBatteries
AB-2549 is the foundational California Electronic Waste Recycling Act establishing manufacturer responsibility for covered electronic devices and battery-embedded products through retailer collection fees and manufacturer obligations.
Full bill text
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2549 Introduced by Assembly Member Zbur February 20, 2026 An act to amend Section 42460 of the Public Resources Code, relating to solid waste. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 2549, as introduced, Zbur. Solid waste: Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003. Existing law establishes the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 for the purpose of enacting a comprehensive system for the reuse, recycling, and proper and legal disposal of covered electronic devices, and to provide incentives to design electronic devices that are less toxic, more recyclable, and that use recycled materials. This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to the provision naming that act. Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill Text The people of the State of California do enact as follows: SECTION 1. Section 42460 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read: 42460. This act shall be known, known and may be cited, cited as the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003.
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