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SB 553·MD·senate

Commission to Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Maryland - Reestablishment

Signed into LawFiled Feb 4, 2026
Sponsor: Augustine
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Approved by the Governor - Chapter 252

Apr 3, 2026

Summary

The bill revives the Commission to Advance Lithium‑Ion Battery Safety, updating its membership and giving it a two‑year mandate to study battery fire safety, recycling, insurance and transportation issues. It requires an interim report in 2026 and a final report in 2027 to the governor and the General Assembly. The measure seeks to improve public safety as lithium‑ion battery use expands across the state.

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