Relates to retail premises of lithium-ion batteries, bicycles with electric assist, micromobility devices, and limited use motorcycles

Latest action May 13, 2026

Requires any dealer where lithium-ion batteries, bicycles with electric assist, micromobility devices and limited use motorcycles are sold at retail or repaired, and/or lithium-ion electric batteries are housed in a storage facility to maintain functional fire protection and suppression measures effective against lithium-ion battery and electrical fires, including but not limited to Class B extinguishers, battery cases, and automatic monitoring and detection; authorizes the department of state to promulgate necessary rules and regulations; imposes a fine of $250 for a knowing violation to comply with such provisions.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A11362, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the General Business Law.

Committee

Consumer Affairs and Protection · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Consumer Protection · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

The purpose of this legislation is to address the growing problem of electric bike-related fire incidents by requiring businesses to have on-hand protection measures in place.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Cosponsors

The sponsor's argument

Why Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. says this is needed

While the increased use of electric bicycles and scooters (e-bikes) have been associated with a decrease in overall traffic congestion and green- house gas emissions, e-bike fires have seen an increase as more New Yorkers choose this method of transportation. E-bike related fires have been proven to be violent, fast-moving, and tough to extinguish, and according to the Fire Department of New York there have been 114 inves- tigations into lithium-ion battery fires, with 74 injuries and 13 deaths in 2023. The purpose of this legislation is to address this issue in retail settings, to prevent further damage, injuries, and deaths associated with e-bike fires. By having designated protection and suppression meth- ods, businesses, their employees, and storage facilities can be prepared if a fire does break out and can take the necessary steps to prevent harm or damage.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

May 13, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
NY Senate
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
NY Senate

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