Relates to retail premises of lithium-ion batteries, bicycles with electric assist, micromobility devices, and limited use motorcycles
Summary
Requires any dealer where lithium-ion batteries, bicycles with electric assist, micromobility devices and limited use motorcycles are sold at retail or repaired, and/or lithium-ion electric batteries are housed in a storage facility to maintain functional fire protection and suppression measures effective against lithium-ion battery and electrical fires, including but not limited to Class B extinguishers, battery cases, and automatic monitoring and detection; authorizes the department of state to promulgate necessary rules and regulations; imposes a fine of $250 for a knowing violation to comply with such provisions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 27, 2023
Last action May 23, 2024
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Amendments
3
May 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO RULES 8291B
lower
May 22, 2024
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
May 7, 2024
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
lower
May 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8291A
lower
May 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
Nov 27, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
1 primary · 34 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Eachus
DDemocratic
Co
Aileen Gunther
DDemocratic
Co
Al Taylor
DDemocratic
Co
Alicia Hyndman
DDemocratic
Co
Anil Beephan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Carrie Woerner
DDemocratic
Co
Dana Levenberg
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Dave McDonough
RRepublican
Co
Emily Gallagher
DDemocratic
Co
Grace Lee
DDemocratic
Co
Harvey Epstein
DDemocratic
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