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NY A01020
Bill
Status
2/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Alfred Taylor
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "lithium-ion battery" in the executive law's hazardous materials emergency response training program by replacing the technical chemical definition with a cross-reference to section 495 of the general business law
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Removes the previous detailed definition describing lithium-ion batteries as storage batteries with lithium ions in carbon graphite nickel metal-oxide substrate in carbonate mixture or gelled polymer electrolyte
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Takes effect on the same date as the 2024 law (S. 8742/A. 9337) that established hazardous materials emergency response training for lithium-ion battery incidents
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Ensures consistent terminology across New York state laws governing lithium-ion battery regulation and emergency response
Legislative Description
Clarifies the definition of lithium-ion battery in relation to hazardous materials emergency response training for incidents involving such batteries.
Last Action
signed chap.40
2/14/2025