A05100Introduced in the Assembly
Authorizes a study on lithium-ion battery fires and prevention to review the severity of lithium-ion battery fires, including what specific components of the battery causes severe fires; examine the effectiveness of lithium fireproof blankets on such fires; examine the current measures of safety implemented by fire departments across New York in relation to lithium-ion battery fires; requires a report to the governor and the legislature; makes related provisions.
Introduced by Kwani O'Pharrow, District 11
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Authorizes a study on lithium-ion battery fires and prevention to review the severity of lithium-ion battery fires, including what specific components of the battery causes severe fires; examine the effectiveness of lithium fireproof blankets on such fires; examine the current measures of safety implemented by fire departments across New York in relation to lithium-ion battery fires; requires a report to the governor and the legislature; makes related provisions.
Where it stands
reported referred to ways and means
May 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Governmental Operations Committee: Favorable refer to committee Ways and Means · May 5, 2026
11
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
14 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Kassay | 4 | Yes |
| Daniel Norber | 16 | Yes |
| Noah Burroughs | 18 | Yes |
| Steven Raga | 30 | Absent |
| Ron Kim | 40 | Yes |
| Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn | 42 | Absent |
| Michael Novakhov | 45 | Absent |
| Jaime Williams | 59 | Yes |
| Deborah Glick | 66 | Yes |
| Tony Simone | 75 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to governmental operations
referred to governmental operations
reported referred to ways and means
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