Ordinance SO2024-0007754 - Chicago Councilmatic

Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2 and 4 by adding new Section 2-36-520 and new Chapter 4-24 regarding lithium-ion battery safety certifications, including lithium battery re-use standards or prohibitions for electric bicycles and other mobility devices

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The Department of the Environment may establish rules governing the storage, operation, and disposal of lithium-ion batteries. Violations of these rules or the Municipal Code can result in fines ranging from $100 to $2,000 per offense. Additionally, starting in 2025, the Fire Department must annually report to the Mayor and City Council on fires associated with powered bicycles and mobility devices.

Alternate identifiers: O2024-0007754

	Sponsors (2)	Ward
	Silverstein, Debra L.Primary Sponsor	Ward 50
	Gardiner, James M.	Ward 45

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Date 2024-09-18

Legislative body Chicago City Council

Action Passed

On motion of Alderperson Silverstein, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

Votes for	Votes against	Other votes
Votes for Yes: 48 Beale, Anthony Cardona, Jr., Felix Chico, Peter Clay, Angela Coleman, Stephanie D. Conway, William Cruz, Ruth Curtis, Derrick G. Dowell, Pat Ervin, Jason C. Fuentes, Jessica L. Gardiner, James M. Gutierrez, Jeylu B. Hadden, Maria E. Hall, William E. Harris, Michelle A. Hopkins, Brian Knudsen, Timothy R. La Spata, Daniel Lawson, Bennett R. Lee, Nicole T. Lopez, Raymond A. Manaa-Hoppenworth, Leni Martin, Matthew J. Mitchell, Gregory I. Mitts, Emma Moore, David H. Mosley, Ronnie L. Napolitano, Anthony V. Nugent, Samantha O'Shea, Matthew J. Quinn, Marty Ramirez, Julia M. Ramirez-Rosa, Carlos Reilly, Brendan Robinson, Lamont J. Rodriguez Sanchez, Rossana Rodriguez, Michael D. Scott, Monique L. Sigcho-Lopez, Byron Silverstein, Debra L. Sposato, Nicholas Tabares, Silvana Taliaferro, Chris Vasquez, Jr., Andre Villegas, Gilbert Waguespack, Scott Yancy, Desmon C.	Votes against	Other votes Absent: 2 Absent: Burnett, Jr., Walter Absent: Taylor, Jeanette B.

Date 2024-09-11

Legislative body Committee on License and Consumer Protection

Action Recommended to Pass

Date 2024-06-12

Legislative body Chicago City Council

Action Referred

Date 2024-06-05

Legislative body Committee on License and Consumer Protection

Action Recommended to Pass

Date 2024-06-05

Legislative body Chicago City Council

Action Substituted

Date 2024-05-22

Legislative body Chicago City Council

Action Referred

Date 2024-05-14

Legislative body Committee on Police and Fire

Action Recommended for Re-Referral

Date 2024-02-21

Legislative body Chicago City Council

Action Referred

Date 2024-02-21

Legislative body Chicago City Council

Action Introduced

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