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NJ LegislatureProposedPublished Feb 12, 2026
Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Task Force
Official title: A4041 — Establishes "Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Task Force" to study ways to safely store, reuse, recycle, and dispose of used electric vehicle batteries.
What is this?
New Jersey is creating a task force to study how to safely handle used electric vehicle batteries. The task force will figure out the best ways to store, reuse, recycle, and throw away these batteries responsibly. This helps prepare New Jersey for more electric vehicles on the road.
Who does this affect?
- •Electric vehicle owners who will eventually need to replace their car batteries
- •Recycling and waste management companies that handle old materials
- •New Jersey residents who care about protecting the environment
- •Future electric vehicle buyers who depend on safe battery disposal
What can you do?
1.If you own an electric vehicle, ask your dealer about their battery recycling program
2.Support businesses and recycling centers that properly handle EV batteries
3.Share your ideas about EV battery safety with local elected officials
Timeline
- 2026-02-12: Bill introduced
What this means for you
This helps prepare New Jersey for more electric vehicles on the road.