To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety standard with respect to rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to create mandatory safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in electric bicycles and electric scooters within 180 days. The goal is to reduce the risk of fires caused by these batteries in micromobility devices.
Who Benefits and How
Consumers benefit from stronger safety protections when purchasing e-bikes and e-scooters, as all batteries will need to meet fire safety standards. Fire departments and emergency services may see fewer battery fire incidents. Established battery manufacturers with existing safety certifications may gain competitive advantage over lower-quality imports.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Micromobility device manufacturers (e-bike and e-scooter makers) must ensure their products comply with new standards, potentially increasing production costs. Battery importers and suppliers face new compliance requirements and may need to upgrade products or exit the market. The Consumer Product Safety Commission must develop and enforce new regulations within a tight 180-day timeline.
Key Provisions
- CPSC must issue final safety standards within 180 days of enactment
- Standards apply to rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes and e-scooters
- Standards will have the force of consumer product safety rules under existing law
Evidence Chain:
This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers.
At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish safety standards for lithium-ion batteries used in electric bicycles and scooters to prevent fires
Key Policy Areas
Consumer Safety, Transportation, Product Standards
Primary Purpose
Requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish safety standards for lithium-ion batteries used in electric bicycles and scooters to prevent fires
Policy Domains
Main Act - Consumer Product Safety Standards
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Consumers purchasing micromobility devices
- Established battery manufacturers with safety certifications
- Fire safety and emergency services
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Micromobility device manufacturers
- Lithium-ion battery importers
- Consumer Product Safety Commission
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Ms. Cantwell, without amendment
Mrs. Gillibrand (for herself, Mr. Schumer, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Braun, …
Mrs. Gillibrand (for herself and Mr. Schumer) introduced the following …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Electric bicycle manufacturers, Electric scooter manufacturers, Lithium-ion battery manufacturers for micromobility devices
Battery importers for e-bikes and e-scooters
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_commission"
- → Consumer Product Safety Commission
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