Local law · Int 0054-2024
Record keeping and reporting on the disposal of rechargeable batteries used for powered mobility devices
Official titleShow
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to record keeping and reporting on the disposal of rechargeable batteries used for powered mobility devices
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill creates record keeping and reporting requirements for entities that purchase or accept second-use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that power devices such as e-bikes and electric scooters. The entities would be required to maintain and submit records to the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), on information pertaining to the number and type of rechargeable batteries purchased or accepted and how such rechargeable batteries were disposed of. Additionally, all records would be made available to the Department of Sanitation and Fire Department upon request; and DCWP would be required to submit an annual report summarizing information gathered pursuant to this law.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
Cosponsors
Lincoln Restler, James F. Gennaro and 10 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic12
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Feb 8, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 8, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
NYC Council
- Jan 31, 2024
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing on P-C Item by Comm
Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
- Jan 31, 2024
Held over
This Introduction was P-C Item Laid Over by Comm
Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection