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 ten different agencies and organizations including battery makers and first responders.
- Sets a January 2029 expiration date for the advisory group and its emergency management standards.
Assembly Member Ransom's legislation establishing a new Lithium-Ion Car Battery Advisory Group shifts California's focus from battery recycling to emergency response protocols, tasking the Office of the State Fire Marshal with developing comprehensive safety standards for incidents involving electric vehicle batteries.
The advisory group, which must convene by December 31, 2026, will address emergency scenarios including battery fires, collision damage, and submerged vehicle recovery. Meeting quarterly through July 2028, the group will include representatives from state environmental and emergency agencies, first responders, vehicle and battery manufacturers, automobile dismantlers, and technical experts in electric vehicle battery recovery. The group must consult with academic researchers, vehicle manufacturers, and emergency response personnel while developing its recommendations.
By July 1, 2028, the advisory group must establish standards for first responders handling lithium-ion vehicle battery emergencies, incorporating local, state, and national guidance. The standards will outline protocols for safe and efficient emergency response across various scenarios. The provisions creating this advisory group and its mandate expire on January 1, 2029.
 Tom LackeyR Assemblymember | Bill Author |  Not Contacted | |
 Rhodesia RansomD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted |
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Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 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 ten different agencies and organizations including battery makers and first responders.
- Sets a January 2029 expiration date for the advisory group and its emergency management standards.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Ransom's legislation establishing a new Lithium-Ion Car Battery Advisory Group shifts California's focus from battery recycling to emergency response protocols, tasking the Office of the State Fire Marshal with developing comprehensive safety standards for incidents involving electric vehicle batteries.
The advisory group, which must convene by December 31, 2026, will address emergency scenarios including battery fires, collision damage, and submerged vehicle recovery. Meeting quarterly through July 2028, the group will include representatives from state environmental and emergency agencies, first responders, vehicle and battery manufacturers, automobile dismantlers, and technical experts in electric vehicle battery recovery. The group must consult with academic researchers, vehicle manufacturers, and emergency response personnel while developing its recommendations.
By July 1, 2028, the advisory group must establish standards for first responders handling lithium-ion vehicle battery emergencies, incorporating local, state, and national guidance. The standards will outline protocols for safe and efficient emergency response across various scenarios. The provisions creating this advisory group and its mandate expire on January 1, 2029.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 0 | 0 | 79 | PASS |
Tom LackeyR Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Rhodesia RansomD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted |