Local law · Int 0961-2026
Amending the requirements for battery charging areas for powered mobility devices
New York City Council
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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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.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- 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
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Full history
- Jun 30, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jun 30, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
NYC Council
Read the record
- Official record (opens in a new tab) The authoritative record on the NYC Council's Legistar.
- Readable version (intro.nyc) (opens in a new tab) An independent, easier-to-read copy of the same bill. Not an official source.