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Introduced
01/24/2024
01/24/2024
In Committee
04/04/2024
04/04/2024
Crossed Over
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Passed
04/05/2024
04/05/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/16/2024
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0532?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/Chapters_noln/CH_949_sb0532e.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0532e.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 673426/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0002/sb0532_67342601.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/sb0532_ent.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0532t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 983828/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0002/sb0532_98382801.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/sb0532_eee.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0532f.pdf |
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