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NY S00643
Bill
Status
6/8/2023
Primary Sponsor
Brian Kavanagh
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "rechargeable battery" to include batteries used as the principal electric power source for electric scooters and bicycles with electric assist.
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Requires annual reports from battery manufacturers to include the weight of rechargeable batteries received in cities with a population of one million or more.
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Mandates that battery manufacturers provide for safe collection and disposal of damaged, defective, or recalled batteries collected by retailers and government agencies.
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Allows cities with a population of one million or more to enforce rechargeable battery recycling provisions through city-designated agencies, with violations returnable to the office of administrative trials and hearings.
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Clarifies that state preemption of local battery recycling laws does not preclude city enforcement under this amended title.
Legislative Description
Relates to rechargeable battery recycling; adds a battery used as the principal electric power source for an electric scooter or bicycle with electric assist to the definition of "rechargeable battery"; provides that a battery manufacturer may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute rechargeable batteries in the state unless the battery manufacturer is implementing or participating under an approved plan; allows a city with a population of one million or more to enforce through its own agencies.
Last Action
ordered to third reading rules cal.489
6/6/2024