SB 1298: DOH; ELECTRONIC DEVICES; PERIPHERALS; LEGACY DEVICES; COLLECTION; RECYCLING; MANUFACTURERS; RECYCLING PLANS; RECYCLING OBLIGATIONS; REPORTS

Expands the types of electronic devices subject to the Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Act to include electronic device peripherals and certain legacy devices.  Excludes manufacturers of only electronic device peripherals and no other electronic devices.  Allows, rather than requires, the Department of Health to determine additional penalties.  Requires manufacturers' recycling plans to describe communication efforts with the State and counties to facilitate consumer education efforts.  Repeals the requirement that recycling plans be implemented and fully operational by 1/1/2023 in order for manufacturer collaboration authority to apply.  Establishes additional manufacturer recycling goals beginning on 1/1/2026 and 1/1/2027.  Requires additional information to be included in manufacturers' reports containing information for calendar years 2025, 2026, and 2027.  Requires collectors to report certain information regarding recyclers and refurbishers and allows the Department of Health to require submission of bills of lading and recycler receiving reports.  Requires a report to the Legislature.  (CD1)