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T2023-4159
| * | | | | Oversight - Lithium-Ion Battery, Powered Bicycle and Powered Mobility Device Safety. | Oversight | | Hearing Held by Committee | |
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T2023-4159
| * | | | | Oversight - Lithium-Ion Battery, Powered Bicycle and Powered Mobility Device Safety. | Oversight | | Filed, by Committee | |
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Int 0819-2022
| * | Gale A. Brewer | | | Requiring the posting of lithium-ion battery safety guides in places of business and online retail platforms that sell powered mobility devices. | Introduction | The bill would require all businesses that sell e-bikes, e-scooters and other personal mobility devices powered by batteries, to post lithium-ion battery safety informational materials and guides. Such materials and guides would be required to be posted both in physical stores and on online retail platforms. A violation would be subject to civil penalties ranging from $150 to $350 per violation. | Hearing Held by Committee | |
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Int 0819-2022
| * | Gale A. Brewer | | | Requiring the posting of lithium-ion battery safety guides in places of business and online retail platforms that sell powered mobility devices. | Introduction | The bill would require all businesses that sell e-bikes, e-scooters and other personal mobility devices powered by batteries, to post lithium-ion battery safety informational materials and guides. Such materials and guides would be required to be posted both in physical stores and on online retail platforms. A violation would be subject to civil penalties ranging from $150 to $350 per violation. | Laid Over by Committee | |
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Int 0822-2022
| * | Jennifer Gutiérrez | | | Establishing a battery safety certification for powered mobility device mechanics. | Introduction | This bill would require the commissioner of the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to establish and require a battery safety certification for mechanics of powered mobility devices, including e-bikes and e-scooters. The commissioner will establish the criteria for this certification process, maintain and update a monthly list of all mechanics who are thereby certified and conduct outreach and education about this certification program. | Hearing Held by Committee | |
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Int 0822-2022
| * | Jennifer Gutiérrez | | | Establishing a battery safety certification for powered mobility device mechanics. | Introduction | This bill would require the commissioner of the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to establish and require a battery safety certification for mechanics of powered mobility devices, including e-bikes and e-scooters. The commissioner will establish the criteria for this certification process, maintain and update a monthly list of all mechanics who are thereby certified and conduct outreach and education about this certification program. | Laid Over by Committee | |
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Int 0998-2023
| * | Sandy Nurse | | | Record keeping and reporting on the disposal of rechargeable batteries used for powered mobility devices. | Introduction | 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. | Hearing Held by Committee | |
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Int 0998-2023
| * | Sandy Nurse | | | Record keeping and reporting on the disposal of rechargeable batteries used for powered mobility devices. | Introduction | 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. | Laid Over by Committee | |
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Int 1163-2023
| * | Gale A. Brewer | | | Third-party delivery workers and powered bicycle safety. | Introduction | This bill would require the delivery worker bicycle safety course developed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) to cover the safe and lawful operation of powered bicycles, as well as lithium-ion battery and charging safety. In addition, it would require third-party delivery companies to provide their delivery workers with bicycle safety equipment, including protective headgear, a lamp, a bell or other signaling device, brakes, and reflective material. It would also require third-party delivery companies to ensure that their delivery workers complete the bicycle safety course developed by DOT. | Hearing Held by Committee | |
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Int 1163-2023
| * | Gale A. Brewer | | | Third-party delivery workers and powered bicycle safety. | Introduction | This bill would require the delivery worker bicycle safety course developed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) to cover the safe and lawful operation of powered bicycles, as well as lithium-ion battery and charging safety. In addition, it would require third-party delivery companies to provide their delivery workers with bicycle safety equipment, including protective headgear, a lamp, a bell or other signaling device, brakes, and reflective material. It would also require third-party delivery companies to ensure that their delivery workers complete the bicycle safety course developed by DOT. | Laid Over by Committee | |
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Int 1168-2023
| * | Oswald Feliz | | | Safety standards for powered bicycles and powered mobility devices used for food delivery services. | Introduction | This bill would establish safety standards for powered bicycles and powered mobility devices when used for food delivery services. Specifically, the bill requires that any powered mobility device operated by a food delivery worker on behalf of a third-party delivery service or third-party courier service, meet local standards established for the sale of such device, which includes certification by an accredited testing laboratory. Third-party delivery services or third-party courier services would be responsible for providing food delivery workers with such devices at no expense to the worker. Finally, responsibility for compliance with these provisions would fall on the third-party delivery service or third-party courier service, which would be subject to civil penalties for any violations. | Hearing Held by Committee | |
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Int 1168-2023
| * | Oswald Feliz | | | Safety standards for powered bicycles and powered mobility devices used for food delivery services. | Introduction | This bill would establish safety standards for powered bicycles and powered mobility devices when used for food delivery services. Specifically, the bill requires that any powered mobility device operated by a food delivery worker on behalf of a third-party delivery service or third-party courier service, meet local standards established for the sale of such device, which includes certification by an accredited testing laboratory. Third-party delivery services or third-party courier services would be responsible for providing food delivery workers with such devices at no expense to the worker. Finally, responsibility for compliance with these provisions would fall on the third-party delivery service or third-party courier service, which would be subject to civil penalties for any violations. | Laid Over by Committee | |
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Int 1220-2023
| * | Gale A. Brewer | | | Creating licensing requirements for electric bicycle or scooter businesses. | Introduction | This bill would require electric bicycle or scooter businesses to obtain a license in order to do business in the City. Applying for a license would require electric bicycle or scooter businesses to obtain liability insurance and certify compliance with certain safety regulations. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection would be authorized to deny or refuse to renew a license, or suspend or revoke a license, or subject businesses to civil penalties for violations of the bill’s subchapter. | Hearing Held by Committee | |
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Int 1220-2023
| * | Gale A. Brewer | | | Creating licensing requirements for electric bicycle or scooter businesses. | Introduction | This bill would require electric bicycle or scooter businesses to obtain a license in order to do business in the City. Applying for a license would require electric bicycle or scooter businesses to obtain liability insurance and certify compliance with certain safety regulations. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection would be authorized to deny or refuse to renew a license, or suspend or revoke a license, or subject businesses to civil penalties for violations of the bill’s subchapter. | Laid Over by Committee | |
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Res 0718-2023
| * | Keith Powers | | | Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act. | Resolution | | Hearing Held by Committee | |
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Res 0718-2023
| * | Keith Powers | | | Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act. | Resolution | | Laid Over by Committee | |
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Res 0746-2023
| * | Gale A. Brewer | | | Set standards for lithium-ion batteries. (A.4938-B/A.5310/A.4938-B/S.154-C and A.5310/S.157) | Resolution | | Hearing Held by Committee | |
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Res 0746-2023
| * | Gale A. Brewer | | | Set standards for lithium-ion batteries. (A.4938-B/A.5310/A.4938-B/S.154-C and A.5310/S.157) | Resolution | | Laid Over by Committee | |
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