Lithium-ion vehicle batteries: emergencies: advisory group.
- Establishes a new advisory group to develop safety standards for lithium-ion vehicle battery emergencies by 2028.
- Requires quarterly meetings between first responders, manufacturers, and experts to create emergency response protocols.
- Mandates participation from eleven different organizations including vehicle makers and battery manufacturers.
- Expires automatically on January 1, 2029 unless renewed by the Legislature.
Assembly Member Ransom's legislation establishing a Lithium-Ion Car Battery Advisory Group under the Director of Emergency Services aims to develop comprehensive safety protocols for lithium-ion vehicle battery emergencies. The advisory group would address scenarios including battery fires, collision damage, and submerged vehicle recovery through quarterly meetings between December 2026 and July 2028.
The bill requires representation from eleven distinct entities, including environmental agencies, first responders, vehicle and battery manufacturers, automotive engineers, and recycling experts. These members must consult with universities, research institutions, and emergency response personnel to create standards for managing lithium-ion battery incidents. The advisory group would examine local, state, and national guidance to establish best practices enabling safe and efficient emergency response procedures.
This temporary measure includes a sunset provision that would repeal the advisory group on January 1, 2029, following the completion of its standards development work. The initiative shifts oversight of lithium-ion battery safety protocols from the Secretary for Environmental Protection to the Director of Emergency Services, reflecting an increased focus on emergency management rather than recycling and recovery efforts.
 Tom LackeyR Assemblymember | Bill Author |  Not Contacted | |
 Eloise ReyesD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Melissa HurtadoD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Lena GonzalezD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | PASS |
- Establishes a new advisory group to develop safety standards for lithium-ion vehicle battery emergencies by 2028.
- Requires quarterly meetings between first responders, manufacturers, and experts to create emergency response protocols.
- Mandates participation from eleven different organizations including vehicle makers and battery manufacturers.
- Expires automatically on January 1, 2029 unless renewed by the Legislature.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Ransom's legislation establishing a Lithium-Ion Car Battery Advisory Group under the Director of Emergency Services aims to develop comprehensive safety protocols for lithium-ion vehicle battery emergencies. The advisory group would address scenarios including battery fires, collision damage, and submerged vehicle recovery through quarterly meetings between December 2026 and July 2028.
The bill requires representation from eleven distinct entities, including environmental agencies, first responders, vehicle and battery manufacturers, automotive engineers, and recycling experts. These members must consult with universities, research institutions, and emergency response personnel to create standards for managing lithium-ion battery incidents. The advisory group would examine local, state, and national guidance to establish best practices enabling safe and efficient emergency response procedures.
This temporary measure includes a sunset provision that would repeal the advisory group on January 1, 2029, following the completion of its standards development work. The initiative shifts oversight of lithium-ion battery safety protocols from the Secretary for Environmental Protection to the Director of Emergency Services, reflecting an increased focus on emergency management rather than recycling and recovery efforts.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | PASS |
Tom LackeyR Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Eloise ReyesD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Melissa HurtadoD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Lena GonzalezD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |