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NY A09338
Bill
Status
7/11/2024
Primary Sponsor
Manny De Los Santos
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AI Summary
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Department of State must develop and maintain safety resources, information, and protocols regarding fire hazard prevention for lithium-ion batteries, second-use lithium-ion batteries, electric-assist bicycles, mopeds, and micromobility devices in consultation with the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
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Safety resources must be posted on the Department of State website and designed to educate the public on responding to emergency circumstances related to the use and charging of these devices and batteries
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Safety resources must include charging tips, lithium-ion battery disposal methods, and guidance on handling and preventing lithium-ion battery fires
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Micromobility devices are defined as electric scooters, personal assistive mobility devices, and similar wheeled devices, but exclude e-bikes, wheelchairs, and motor vehicle-registered devices
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The act takes effect 90 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Directs the department of state, in consultation with the division of homeland security and emergency services and the New York state energy research and development authority, to develop and maintain safety resources, information, and protocols in regard to fire hazard prevention relating to, but not limited to, lithium-ion batteries, second-use lithium-ion batteries, bicycles with electric assist as defined in section one hundred two-c of the vehicle and traffic law, mopeds, and micromobility devices.
Last Action
approval memo.3
7/11/2024