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MD SB532

MD SB532
Commission to Advance Lithium–Ion Battery Safety in Maryland


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Introduced
01/24/2024
In Committee
04/04/2024
Crossed Over
03/18/2024
Passed
04/05/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/16/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishing the Commission to Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Maryland; requiring the Commission to study and make legislative, regulatory, programmatic, and other recommendations regarding certain best practices, standards, and guidelines; and requiring the Commission to submit an interim report of its progress and status to the Legislative Policy Committee on or before December 1, 2024, and a final report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 1, 2025.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Commission to Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Maryland. The Commission is tasked with studying and making recommendations on best practices, standards, and guidelines to prevent, detect, and suppress lithium-ion battery fires in consumer, transportation, and utility applications, as well as at recycling facilities. The Commission will also explore the viability of extended producer responsibility for lithium-ion batteries and develop training and education programs to inform the public and first responders about lithium-ion battery safety. The Commission is required to submit an interim report by December 1, 2024, and a final report with its findings and recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly by December 1, 2025. The bill will be effective for 1 year and 7 months, ending on December 31, 2025.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 949 (on 05/16/2024)

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