Plain English Breakdown
The official status indicates a veto, but the final outcome regarding an override is not confirmed in the provided metadata beyond 'Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file' on January 22, 2026.
Advisory Group for Lithium-Ion Vehicle Battery Emergencies
This vetoed bill would have created a temporary advisory group to study safety rules and help first responders handle emergencies involving lithium-ion car batteries.
What This Bill Does
- Requires the Office of the State Fire Marshal to start an advisory group by December 31, 2026.
- Directs the group to meet at least four times a year until July 1, 2028.
- Orders the group to consult with universities and research institutions that have studied lithium-ion batteries, vehicle makers of electric and hybrid cars, and state and local first responders.
- Requires the group to develop safety standards by July 1, 2028 based on guidance from local, state, and national sources and existing research.
- Ends these new rules automatically on January 1, 2029.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Office of the State Fire Marshal
- State and local first responders who handle vehicle emergencies
- Manufacturers of electric and hybrid vehicles
- Universities and research institutions that have conducted research on lithium-ion batteries
Terms To Know
- Lithium-ion battery
- A type of rechargeable power source used in many modern cars, especially electric and hybrid vehicles.
- Advisory group
- A team formed to study a topic and give advice on policies or standards.
Limits and Unknowns
- The governor vetoed this bill, so it did not become law.
- It is unclear if lawmakers later voted to override the veto based on the provided text.
- The specific safety standards are not listed in the summary and would be created by the group.