Relates to rechargeable battery recycling
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Relates to rechargeable battery recycling” Read the full text
Senate
What it does
Relates to rechargeable battery recycling; adds a battery used as the principal electric power source for an electric scooter or bicycle with electric assist to the definition of "rechargeable battery"; provides that a battery manufacturer may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute rechargeable batteries in the state unless the battery manufacturer is implementing or participating under an approved plan; allows a city with a population of one million or more to enforce through its own agencies.
Summary from the sponsor's memo in the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
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REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION · Jan 8, 2025
Senate
1ST REPORT CAL.392 · Feb 25, 2025
Senate
2ND REPORT CAL. · Feb 26, 2025
Senate
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING · Mar 3, 2025
Senate
PASSED SENATE · Mar 5, 2025
Senate
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY · Mar 5, 2025
Senate
REFERRED TO CODES · Mar 5, 2025
Assembly
RECALLED FROM ASSEMBLY · Jun 9, 2025
Senate
RETURNED TO SENATE · Jun 9, 2025
Assembly
VOTE RECONSIDERED - RESTORED TO THIRD READING · Jun 9, 2025
Senate
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 73A · Jun 9, 2025
Senate
REPASSED SENATE · Jun 12, 2025
Senate
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY · Jun 12, 2025
Senate
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS · Jun 12, 2025
Assembly
SUBSTITUTED FOR A4641A · Jun 13, 2025
Assembly
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.715 · Jun 13, 2025
Assembly
PASSED ASSEMBLY · Jun 17, 2025
Assembly
RETURNED TO SENATE · Jun 17, 2025
Assembly
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR · Dec 8, 2025
Senate
SIGNED CHAP.712 · Dec 19, 2025
Senate
APPROVAL MEMO.87 · Dec 19, 2025
Senate
The numbers
18
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Brian KavanaghJoseph P. Addabbo Jr.Patricia FahyPete HarckhamPamela HelmingBrad Hoylman-SigalRobert JacksonLiz KruegerMonica MartinezJack M. MartinsAnthony H. PalumboKevin S. ParkerSteve RhoadsRobert RolisonJulia SalazarJames TediscoLea WebbWilliam Weber
Recorded votes
Recorded voteSenate · 2025-06-12 · EXC 4, NAY 2, AYE 57
Recorded voteSenate · 2025-03-05 · EXC 2, AYE 61
Recorded voteSenate · 2025-02-25 · AYE 11
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the New York legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Who is lobbying on this
NATIONAL WASTE AND RECYCLING ASSOCIATIONvia NATIONAL WASTE AND RECYCLING ASSOCIATION
5 filingsAssociation of Counties and Its Affiliated Organizations (NYS)via Association of Counties and Its Affiliated Organizations (NYS)
3 filingsUNIFORMED FIRE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (NYC)via DICKINSON & AVELLA, PLLC
3 filingsCONFERENCE OF MAYORS & MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS (NYS)via CONFERENCE OF MAYORS & MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS (NYS)
2 filingsPRBA-The Rechargeable Battery Associationvia Plummer, Wigger & Hohman, LLC
2 filingsPROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (NYS)via HINMAN STRAUB ADVISORS, LLC
2 filingsPROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (NYS)via PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (NYS)
2 filingsTHE NEW YORK LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS, INC.via THE NEW YORK LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS, INC.
2 filingsFrom 30 filings in New York State lobbying disclosures (COELIG), via data.ny.gov, naming this bill (2025). 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.
Nothing on this page shows why any vote was cast. Recorded votes and lobbying filings are separate official records, self-reported by different parties, and neither explains the other.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Signed by Governor (Dec 19, 2025).