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CT HB06627

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mary Mushinsky

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Electric vehicle manufacturers selling to Connecticut residents must create and distribute battery fire fighting guides to each fire department in the state

  • Guides must be specific to each electric vehicle model and address chemical thermal runaway and fire reignition risks

  • Manufacturers must include instructions for safely storing electric vehicles with damaged lithium-ion batteries

  • Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Security during the January 2025 session

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring Electric Vehicle Manufacturers To Create And Distribute Guides For Fighting Battery Fires To Fire Departments.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security

1/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security1/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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