Track LegislationIntroducedIntro
Int 0794-2026IntroductionIn CommitteePending 85d
Require Remote Monitoring and Inspections of Battery Storage Systems
In committee as of May 11, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.
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✦ Plain-Language Summary
This law would require certain large battery energy storage systems in NYC to be remotely monitored and independently inspected for safety. These systems, which store electricity and are increasingly common in buildings across the city, have been linked to dangerous fires. The goal is to catch problems early and keep New Yorkers safer from battery-related fire risks.
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Details
- Introduced
- Mar 26, 2026
- Body
- Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
- Type
- Introduction
- Status
- Committee
Sponsors (4)
Introduced byFrank Morano (D51)