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California requires traction-battery labeling, registration, and fees
Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 615 (Chapter 351, Statutes of 2026) on September 20, 2026, adding Part 11 to Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code. Battery suppliers and remanufacturers must register with the Air Resources Board within 90 days of chaptering and update annually. From July 1, 2028, new vehicle traction batteries need a permanent label and remanufacturers must relabel. From July 1, 2029, suppliers pay annual tiered cost-recovery fees; board regulations are due by July 1, 2031.
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Key points
- Battery suppliers and remanufacturers must register with the Air Resources Board within 90 days of chaptering, by December 19, 2026, and update annually.California Legislative Information
- From July 1, 2028, new vehicle traction batteries must carry a permanent label with only specified information.California Legislative Information
- Remanufacturers must rebrand and relabel remanufactured vehicle traction batteries as provided.California Legislative Information
- From July 1, 2029, suppliers pay annual fees under a tiered schedule based on in-state registration share 10 years prior.California Legislative Information
- Chapter 351, Statutes of 2026, is non-urgency and takes effect January 1, 2027; the board must adopt implementing regulations by July 1, 2031.California Legislative Information
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