States / New York / S 257

S 257 Passed First Chamber

Authorizes a study on lithium-ion battery fires and prevention

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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.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 8, 2025
Last action
Mar 16, 2026 — REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
68 · High