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NY S06660
Bill
Status
6/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Monica Martinez
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Office of Fire Prevention and Control to conduct a comprehensive study on lithium-ion battery fires in conjunction with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and the New York City Fire Department.
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Study shall examine the severity of lithium-ion battery fires, effectiveness of fireproof blankets, current safety measures implemented by New York fire departments, and safety measures used by fire departments in other states and countries.
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Study shall include recommendations for state safety measures, training requirements for handling lithium-ion battery fires, and updates to building codes for charging devices containing lithium-ion batteries.
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Study shall develop a public awareness and education program covering storage, disposal, and fire suppression, and shall collect data on deaths, injuries, and property damage caused by lithium-ion battery fires.
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Office of Fire Prevention and Control must report findings to the governor and legislature no later than one year after the act takes effect.
Legislative Description
Authorizes a study on lithium-ion battery fires and prevention to review the severity of lithium-ion battery fires, including what specific components of the battery causes severe fires; examine the effectiveness of lithium fireproof blankets on such fires; examine the current measures of safety implemented by fire departments across New York in relation to lithium-ion battery fires; requires a report to the governor and the legislature; makes related provisions.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
5/21/2024