New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5100: Authorizes a study on lithium-ion battery fires and prevention
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 5100 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes a study on lithium-ion battery fires and prevention. Primary sponsor: Kwani O'Pharrow (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes a study on lithium-ion battery fires and prevention to review the severity of lithium-ion battery fires, including what specific components of the battery causes severe fires; examine the effectiveness of lithium fireproof blankets on such fires; examine the current measures of safety implemented by fire departments across New York in relation to lithium-ion battery fires; requires a report to the governor and the legislature; makes related provisions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kwani O'Pharrow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Noah Burroughs | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 18 |
| Jaime Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS