A bill for an act providing for the implementation of battery stewardship plans, making appropriations, and providing penalties.

SSB 1196 requires battery producers in Iowa to implement approved stewardship plans by January 1, 2028, to manage the collection and recycling of covered batteries. It prohibits selling covered batteries (excluding medical devices, vehicle batteries, and very small batteries) without a plan or proper producer labeling. Producers must meet annual collection and recycling targets based on weight, measured by the "collection rate" and "recycling efficiency rate." This law directly affects companies selling portable or medium-sized batteries for consumer products like electronics, tools, and small appliances in Iowa.