Pennsylvania HB 2553: An Act amending the act of November 23, 2010 (P.L.1083, No.108), known as the Covered Device Recycling Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in duties of manufacturers and retailers, further providing for sales prohibition, for registration and for manufacturer plan and reporting; and, in administration, further providing for duties of department, for annual report and for enforcement.

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PRIOR PRINTER'S NO. 3463 PRINTER'S NO. 3650
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No. 2553
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY BOROWSKI, SAPPEY, WAXMAN, HOWARD, HOHENSTEIN,
MAYES, SANCHEZ, RIVERA, CIRESI, DONAHUE, INGLIS, KINKEAD,
CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, MADDEN, CURRY, VITALI, HANBIDGE, FREEMAN,
PROKOPIAK, PROBST, SHUSTERMAN, McNEILL, STEELE AND HILL-
EVANS, MAY 28, 2026
AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE
PROTECTION, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED,
JUNE 22, 2026
AN ACT
Amending the act of November 23, 2010 (P.L.1083, No.108),
entitled "An act establishing a recycling program for certain
covered devices; imposing duties on manufacturers and
retailers of certain covered devices; providing for the
powers and duties of the Department of Environmental
Protection and for enforcement; establishing the Electronic
Materials Recycling Account in the General Fund; and
prescribing penalties," in preliminary provisions, further
providing for definitions; in duties of manufacturers and
retailers, further providing for sales prohibition, for
registration and for manufacturer plan and reporting; and, in
administration, further providing for duties of department,
for annual report and for enforcement.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The definitions of "computer," "consumer,"
"covered device," "manufacturer," "market share" and "obligated
share" in section 102 of the act of November 23, 2010 (P.L.1083,
No.108), known as the Covered Device Recycling Act, are amended
and the section is amended by adding definitions to read:
Section 102. Definitions.
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The following words and phrases when used in this act shall
have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
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"Computer." A desktop or notebook computer. The term does
not include an automated typewriter, professional workstation,
server, [mobile telephone,] portable handheld calculator,
portable digital assistant, MP3 player or other similar device.
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"Consumer." An occupant of a single detached dwelling unit
or a single unit of a multiple dwelling unit who has used a
covered device primarily for personal or small business use or
political subdivision business use. For purposes of this
definition, a small business is an entity that is independently
owned or operated, employs [50] 100 or fewer people, has
purchased or leased a covered computer device from a computer
manufacturer or retailer and, but for the program established
under this act, would not otherwise have access to electronic
recycling programs.
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"Covered device." A covered computer device [and], covered
television device, covered personal electronic device and
covered networking equipment marketed and intended for use by a
consumer. The term does not include:
(1) a device that is a part of a motor vehicle or any
component part of a motor vehicle assembled by or for a
vehicle manufacturer or franchised dealer, including
replacement parts for use in a motor vehicle;
(2) a device that is functionally or physically a part
of or connected to or integrated within equipment or a system
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designed and intended for use in an industrial, governmental,
commercial, research and development or medical setting,
including, but not limited to, diagnostic, monitoring,
control or medical products as defined under the Federal
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (52 Stat. 1040, 21 U.S.C. § 301
et seq.), or equipment used for security, sensing,
monitoring, antiterrorism, emergency services purposes or
equipment designed and intended primarily for use by
professional users;
(3) a device that is contained within a clothes washer,
clothes dryer, refrigerator, refrigerator and freezer,
microwave oven, conventional oven or range, dishwasher, room
air conditioner, dehumidifier, air purifier or exercise
equipment; or
(4) any of the following:
(i) [Telephone of any type, including a mobile
phone] Landline telephone.
(ii) Personal digital assistant.
(iii) Global positioning system.
"Covered networking equipment." A physical device used to
connect another device within a computer network, enabling data
transmission and communication between devices, including an
Internet router, modem, wireless access point and switch.
"Covered personal electronic device." Any of the following:
(1) Smartphone.
(2) Tablet.
(3) Smart watch.
(4) E-reader.
(5) Wireless ear buds or headphones.
(6) Printer.
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(7) Fax machine.
(8) Data bearing wearable consumer device.
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"Manufacturer." A [computer manufacturer or a television]
covered device manufacturer.
"Market share." An estimate of the total [weight of a]
manufacturer's sales of covered devices during the previ