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NY A09192

NY A09192
Educates the public about the health and environmental impacts of lithium-ion battery use and manufacture.


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Introduced
02/09/2022
In Committee
02/09/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to educating the public about the health and environmental impacts of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, and the manufacturing thereof

AI Summary

This bill amends the Environmental Conservation Law to require the Department of Environmental Conservation to educate the public about the health and environmental impacts of lithium-ion battery use and manufacture, including toxicity, contamination from leakage or deterioration, environmental impacts of battery casualties and disposal, and health risks associated with exposure to battery components. The bill also requires the department to consider the environmental, health, and safety factors associated with extreme-heat lithium battery fires and their effects on first responders.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

held for consideration in environmental conservation (on 05/09/2022)

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