415 ILCS 205/15: Requirement that producers implement a stewardship plan.

(a) Beginning January 1, 2026, a producer selling, making available for sale, or distributing covered batteries or battery-containing products containing one or more covered batteries in or into the State of Illinois shall participate in an approved Illinois State battery stewardship plan through participation in and funding of a battery stewardship organization.

(b) Beginning January 1, 2026, no person shall sell covered batteries or battery-containing products covered by this Act in or into the State who does not participate in a battery stewardship organization and battery stewardship plan.