MD SB553

Reestablishes the Commission to Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Maryland with expanded membership, adding representatives from the Maryland Port Administration, ocean freight shipping industry, property casualty and commercial insurance industries, Land and Materials Administration, and Towing and Recovery Professionals of Maryland

Directs the Commission to study and recommend best practices for preventing, detecting, and suppressing lithium-ion battery fires in consumer, transportation, utility, and recycling facility applications

Requires examination of battery risks at the Port of Baltimore and on roads, rail, and tunnels throughout Maryland, as well as impacts on insurance providers and coverage availability

Mandates an interim report by December 1, 2026 and a final report with findings and recommendations by December 1, 2027 to the Governor and General Assembly

Takes effect June 1, 2026 and automatically sunsets on June 30, 2028 without further legislative action