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NY S00257
Bill
Status
3/12/2025
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 study on lithium-ion battery fires in conjunction with NYSERDA and the New York City Fire Department
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Study must examine the severity of lithium-ion battery fires, effectiveness of fireproof blankets, and current safety measures used by fire departments in New York and other jurisdictions
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Requires development of recommendations for state safety measures, firefighter training requirements, and updates to building codes for charging devices containing lithium-ion batteries
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Mandates creation of a public awareness and education program covering battery storage, disposal, and fire suppression
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Requires collection of data on deaths, injuries, and property damage from lithium-ion battery fires, with findings reported to the governor and legislature within one year of enactment
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
3/16/2026