Requiring the department of sanitation to develop a plan for ensuring proper disposal of rechargeable batteries used for powered mobility devices.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of sanitation to develop a plan for ensuring proper disposal of rechargeable batteries used for powered mobility devices” Read the full text
Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
What it does
This law would require the Department of Sanitation to develop a plan for promoting the proper disposal of rechargeable batteries used for powered mobility devices, such as motorized bicycles and scooters. Such plan would include, but not be limited to: (i) maintaining collection locations for such rechargeable batteries; (ii) accepting such rechargeable batteries at disposal events; (iii) coordinating with private entities regarding voluntary participation in in-store collection programs for such rechargeable batteries; and (iv) conducting public education and outreach regarding proper disposal of such rechargeable batteries.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Sanitation and Solid Waste Management committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Justin E. Sanchez · chairCarl WilsonFarah N. LouisInna VernikovKayla SantosuossoSandra UngShahana K. HanifShanel Thomas-HenrySusan ZhuangTy HankersonVirginia Maloney
Official documents
January 29, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 1-29-26
officialSummary of Int. No. 352
officialInt. No. 352
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
13
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Sandy NurseFarah N. LouisAlthea V. StevensRita C. JosephChristopher MarteGale A. BrewerCrystal HudsonSelvena N. Brooks-PowersShahana K. HanifSandra UngJennifer GutiérrezYusef SalaamFrank Morano
Who is lobbying on this
From 1 City Clerk eLobbyist filing naming this bill (2026). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Jan 29, 2026).