New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6255: Creates the "Commission on Battery Fire Safety Practices"
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 6255 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates the "Commission on Battery Fire Safety Practices". Primary sponsor: Phil Palmesano (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates the commission on battery fire safety practices to evaluate the need for resources for police, volunteer fire departments and emergency medical services concerning health and safety best practices when responding to lithium-ion battery incidents.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4 · Republican/Conservative 2 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Palmesano | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 132 |
| Joe Angelino | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 121 |
| Andrea Bailey | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 133 |
| Ken Blankenbush | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 117 |
| Keith Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 12 |
| Jeff Gallahan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 131 |
| Dave McDonough | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Chris Tague | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 102 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
- REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION