Bill > S389

This bill establishes new consumer product safety standards for lithium-ion batteries used in light electric vehicles, e-bikes, and personal e-mobility devices. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is required to adopt specific safety standards from existing industry guidelines (ANSI/CAN/UL standards) within 180 days of the bill's enactment. If these voluntary standards are revised in the future, the organization must notify the CPSC, and the revised standard will automatically become a federal safety standard unless the CPSC determines it does not improve product safety. The bill also mandates that the CPSC submit a comprehensive report to Congress within 5 years, detailing fires, explosions, and other hazards related to lithium-ion batteries in micromobility products. This report must include information about the incidents, such as the battery's make and model, compliance with safety standards, manufacturer, and country of origin. The goal is to enhance consumer safety by establishing clear, uniform standards for lithium-ion batteries in increasingly popular electric mobility devices.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/389/all-info