Connecticut has signed into law the newest battery Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law which comes into effect on October 1, 2025. The law in question is the Act Establishing Extended Producer Responsibility for Consumer Batteries, S5019.
Scope
The products in scope are batteries as well as battery-containing products. More specifically, in scope are portable and medium-format batteries, both primary and rechargeable, weighing between 4.4lbs and 25lbs and having a rating between 300Wh and 2000Wh.
Exclusions
Products which contain batteries but fall under CT’s e-waste EPR law are excluded. Some additional reasons for exclusion are being included in certain medical devices or vehicles or having been recalled or not being easily removable.
Producer Definition
The definition of the producer follows other similar laws, thus including manufacturer, brand owner, importer or first seller – or any company which voluntarily takes over the obligation from the company which would have been the Producer.
Key Dates
July 1, 2026, Battery stewardship organizations are due to submit their plans to the Commissioner for Energy and Environmental Protection for review and approval.
January 1, 2027, Producers must join the approved stewardship organization(s)
January 1, 2028, all in-scope products must be marked with identification of the Producer (certain exceptions apply)
July 1, 2028, Retailers mustn’t sell products of non-registered manufacturers
January 1, 2030, all in-scope products must be labelled to ensure proper collection and recycling (certain exceptions apply)
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Published June 18, 2025
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