Local law · Int 0351-2024
Requiring the department of sanitation to develop a plan for ensuring proper disposal of rechargeable batteries used for powered mobility devices
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of sanitation to develop a plan for ensuring proper disposal of rechargeable batteries used for powered mobility devices
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New York City Council
Summary
This law would require the Department of Sanitation to develop a plan for promoting the proper disposal of rechargeable batteries used for powered mobility devices, such as motorized bicycles and scooters. Such plan would include, but not be limited to: (i) maintaining collection locations for such rechargeable batteries; (ii) accepting such rechargeable batteries at disposal events; (iii) coordinating with private entities regarding voluntary participation in in-store collection programs for such rechargeable batteries; and (iv) conducting public education and outreach regarding proper disposal of such rechargeable batteries.
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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 Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
Cosponsors
Lincoln Restler, Julie Won and 36 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic32
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- Lincoln Restler
- Julie Won
- Gale A. Brewer
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Erik D. Bottcher
- James F. Gennaro
- Crystal Hudson
- Alexa Avilés
- Tiffany L. Cabán
- Chi A. Ossé
- Shaun Abreu
- Shekar Krishnan
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- Julie Menin
- Lynn C. Schulman
- Rita C. Joseph
- Keith Powers
- Mercedes Narcisse
- Jennifer Gutiérrez
- Christopher Marte
- Carmen N. De La Rosa
- Sandra Ung
- Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
- Farah N. Louis
- Diana I. Ayala
- Justin L. Brannan
- Rafael Salamanca, Jr.
- Kamillah Hanks
- Nantasha M. Williams
- Chris Banks
- Pierina Ana Sanchez
- Amanda C. Farías
- Linda Lee
- Susan Zhuang
- Kevin C. Riley
- Francisco P. Moya
- Oswald J. Feliz
- Eric Dinowitz
- Althea V. Stevens
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Sep 25, 2024
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
- Sep 25, 2024
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
- Feb 28, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
NYC Council