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NY A04641
NY A04641Relates to rechargeable battery recycling; adds a battery used as the principal electric power source for an electric scooter or bicycle with electric assist to the definition of "rechargeable battery"; provides that a battery manufacturer may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute rechargeable batteries in the state unless the battery manufacturer is implementing or participating under an approved plan; allows a city with a population of one million or more to enforce through its own agencies.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
06/13/2025
06/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to rechargeable battery recycling
AI Summary
This bill enhances New York's existing rechargeable battery recycling law by expanding the definition of "rechargeable battery" to include batteries used in electric scooters and bicycles with electric assist, and by establishing new requirements for battery manufacturers and retailers. The legislation requires battery manufacturers to implement approved plans for collecting, transporting, and recycling rechargeable batteries, and prohibits them from selling batteries in the state without such a plan. Retailers must now accept up to ten rechargeable batteries per day from consumers, display signage about battery recycling, and ensure they only sell batteries from manufacturers with approved recycling plans. The bill also introduces new safety provisions, requiring the department of environmental conservation to develop regulations for safe battery storage to minimize fire risks, including requirements for employee training and regular battery removal from retail locations. Additionally, the bill grants enforcement authority to cities with populations over one million (effectively New York City), allowing them to issue violations and impose civil penalties for non-compliance. By broadening the scope of battery types covered and strengthening recycling and safety requirements, the bill aims to improve battery recycling practices and reduce environmental waste.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (73)
Deborah Glick (D)*,
George Alvarez (D),
Khaleel Anderson (D),
Didi Barrett (D),
Michael Benedetto (D),
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Jake Blumencranz (R),
Alex Bores (D),
Harry Bronson (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Pat Burke (D),
Marianne Buttenschon (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
William Colton (D),
Bill Conrad (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Manny De Los Santos (D),
Erik Dilan (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Chris Eachus (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Charles Fall (D),
Eddie Gibbs (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Billy Jones (D),
Rebecca Kassay (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Ron Kim (D),
Grace Lee (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
Donna Lupardo (D),
Bill Magnarelli (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
John McDonald (D),
Dave McDonough (R),
Karen McMahon (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Marcela Mitaynes (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Ed Ra (R),
Steven Raga (D),
Jenifer Rajkumar (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Jon Rivera (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Nily Rozic (D),
Angelo Santabarbara (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Thomas Schiavoni (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Matt Slater (R),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Steve Stern (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Yudelka Tapia (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Clyde Vanel (D),
Jaime Williams (D),
Carrie Woerner (D),
Last Action
substituted by s73a (on 06/13/2025)
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