Authorizes a study on lithium-ion battery fires and prevention
Summary
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action May 5, 2026
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Total actions
3
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Committee
3
May 5, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kwani O'Pharrow
DDemocratic
Co
Jaime Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Noah Burroughs
DDemocratic/Working Families
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