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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
Crossed Over
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Passed
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Makes changes to the accreditation standards of low-speed electric bicycles, personal e-mobility devices, and traction batteries for low-speed electric bicycles and personal e-mobility devices. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to: (1) assemble or recondition a traction battery using cells removed from used lithium-ion batteries; or (2) sell or offer for sale a lithium-ion traction battery that uses cells removed from used lithium-ion batteries. Provides that a violation of any of the provisions of the Act is an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Makes changes to definitions. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Micromobility Fire Safety Act, which addresses safety concerns with battery-powered devices like electric bicycles and personal e-mobility devices. The legislation requires manufacturers, distributors, and sellers to ensure that these devices and their batteries meet specific safety standards tested by accredited laboratories, such as UL (Underwriters Laboratories) standards. The bill prohibits assembling or selling traction batteries made with used lithium-ion battery cells, aiming to prevent potential fire and explosion risks. Starting January 1, 2028, low-speed electric bicycles must comply with specific electrical system standards (ANSI/CAN/UL Standard 2849), and personal e-mobility devices must be tested to meet ANSI/CAN/UL Standard 2272. The bill defines various terms related to micromobility devices and establishes that violations will be treated as unlawful practices under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, allowing the Attorney General to enforce these regulations. The motivation for this legislation comes from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports of numerous fires and fatalities associated with these devices, with the goal of improving consumer safety and reducing fire risks from lithium-ion battery-powered micromobility products.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0414 (on 08/15/2025)
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