Bill > S00736

This bill clarifies the definition of lithium-ion battery in the context of hazardous materials emergency response training. Specifically, the bill removes the existing technical definition of a lithium-ion battery (which previously described the battery's internal chemical composition) and instead references the definition found in section four hundred ninety-five of the general business law. By doing this, the legislation ensures that emergency responders will use a standardized, legally established definition when receiving training on how to handle incidents involving lithium-ion batteries. The change is likely intended to provide a more consistent and up-to-date definition that can be easily referenced and updated as battery technology evolves. The bill will take effect simultaneously with another related law concerning hazardous materials emergency response training for lithium-ion battery incidents, ensuring coordinated implementation of these regulatory updates.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S736