Bill > A00440

This bill updates terminology in the General Business Law by replacing the term "moped" with "limited use motorcycle" while maintaining the focus on lithium-ion battery safety resources. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of State, in collaboration with the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, to develop and maintain safety resources, information, and protocols related to fire hazard prevention for lithium-ion batteries, second-use lithium-ion batteries, electric-assist bicycles, limited use motorcycles, and micromobility devices. These resources will be posted on the department's website and are designed to educate the public about how to respond to and handle emergency situations involving these types of batteries and devices. The safety resources will include practical guidance such as charging tips, methods for disposing of lithium-ion batteries, and strategies for handling and preventing lithium-ion battery fires. The bill takes effect concurrently with another related legislative bill addressing lithium-ion battery safety resources.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A440