Local law · Int 0352-2026
Requiring the department of sanitation to develop a plan for ensuring proper disposal of rechargeable batteries used for powered mobility devices
New York City Council
Sponsor: Sandy Nurse (Council Member, District 37, Democratic)
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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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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
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
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Cosponsors
14
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic12
- Republican1
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- Farah N. Louis
- Althea V. Stevens
- Rita C. Joseph
- Christopher Marte
- Gale A. Brewer
- Crystal Hudson
- Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Sandra Ung
- Jennifer Gutiérrez
- Yusef Salaam
- Harvey D. Epstein
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- Frank Morano
- Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
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Full history
- Oct 15, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
- Oct 15, 2026
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
NYC Council
Read the record
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- Readable version (intro.nyc) (opens in a new tab) An independent, easier-to-read copy of the same bill. Not an official source.