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AB 864: Hazardous waste: solar photovoltaic modules.
What AB 864 does, verified September 4, 2026
The bill aims to amend the regulations regarding hazardous waste, specifically solar photovoltaic modules. The universal waste designation will be applicable to solar photovoltaic modules that are intended for recycling and cannot be resold, reused, or refurbished. The Department of Toxic Substances Control will be required to institute a rulemaking to develop alternative management standards for these modules, facilitating greater material recovery. The bill also designates solar photovoltaic modules that can be resold, reused, or refurbished as surplus material. This change will align with federal regulations regarding hazardous waste, excluding certain materials from being classified as hazardous waste under federal law.
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Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. (2026-09-03)Alert me
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| Sep. 03, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. |
| Aug. 26, 2026 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 79. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 26, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 26, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 24, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |