New York A01705 amends the environmental conservation law to include batteries used in bicycles with electric assist in the rechargeable battery.

New York A01705 amends the environmental conservation law to redefine "rechargeable battery" to include those used in bicycles with electric assist. This change expands the scope of the rechargeable battery recycling program to cover these batteries, which are typically smaller and used for personal transportation. The bill excludes batteries used as the principal electric power source for vehicles such as automobiles and boats. The amendment takes effect 30 days after the law is enacted.

New York A01705 amends the environmental conservation law to include batteries used in bicycles with electric assist in the rechargeable battery.

New York A01705 amends the environmental conservation law to redefine "rechargeable battery" to include those used in bicycles with electric assist. This change expands the scope of the rechargeable battery recycling program to cover these batteries, which are typically smaller and used for personal transportation. The bill excludes batteries used as the principal electric power source for vehicles such as automobiles and boats. The amendment takes effect 30 days after the law is enacted.