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New York bills · 2025 Regular Session

New York S 257

Authorizes a study on lithium-ion battery fires and prevention

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To Governor
  6. Became law

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Summary

Official abstract published by the New York legislature

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.

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Roll-call votes

State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.

DateVoteResultYour legislators
Mar 16, 2026
Senate		Floor VotepassSet your home in New York to see
Mar 5, 2026
Senate		Finance VotepassSet your home in New York to see
Mar 12, 2025
Senate		Floor VotepassSet your home in New York to see
Mar 4, 2025
Senate		Finance VotepassSet your home in New York to see

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