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Local law · Int 0961-2026

Amending the requirements for battery charging areas for powered mobility devices

New York City Council

Latest action Jun 30, 2026

Sponsor: Oswald J. Feliz (Council Member, District 15, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the New York city fire code, in relation to amending the requirements for battery charging areas for powered mobility devices

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Aug 1, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would remove the requirement in the New York City Fire Code that battery charging areas for powered mobility devices be separated by fire barriers from repair or servicing stations. The bill would not change any other current requirement that applies to charging areas for powered mobility devices.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

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Cosponsors

3

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic2
  • Republican1

This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.

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Full history

  1. Jun 30, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Jun 30, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

    NYC Council

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