Bill > A06381

This bill amends the New York State Environmental Conservation Law to expand the scope of public education about environmental and health impacts, specifically adding lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles to the existing requirements. Currently, the law requires educational efforts about vehicle emissions and pollution, and this bill broadens that mandate to include information about the health and environmental effects related to lithium-ion battery manufacturing and use, with a focus on how these batteries impact air, water, and soil. The bill requires the state environmental department to develop and distribute educational materials and post information on its website about these impacts, helping to inform the public about the potential environmental and health consequences associated with lithium-ion battery technology in electric vehicles. By mandating this educational outreach, the bill aims to increase public awareness about the environmental footprint of emerging electric vehicle technologies and their potential consequences beyond just vehicle emissions.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6381