Legislation - SB0553

Title: Commission to Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Maryland - Reestablishment
Sponsored by: Senator Augustine
Status: In the Senate - Third Reading Passed (45-0)
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Reestablishing the Commission to Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Maryland with an altered membership and mandate.

Committees

Original:: Education, Energy, and the Environment Click to view Recorded Media

Committee Testimony

Details

Cross-filed with: HB0833

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): June 1, 2026

Creates a Task Force or Commission

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/04/2026 Legislative Date 2/04/2026 Action First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Commission to Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Maryland - Reestablishment Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/05/2026 Legislative Date 2/05/2026 Action Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 3/09/2026 Legislative Date 3/09/2026 Action Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 3/10/2026 Legislative Date 2/25/2026 Action Favorable with Amendments {633629/1 Adopted Proceedings 36 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 3/10/2026 Legislative Date 2/25/2026 Action Second Reading Passed with Amendments Proceedings 36 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - Third - Commission to Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Maryland - Reestablishment Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 3/12/2026 Legislative Date 2/27/2026 Action Third Reading Passed (45-0) Proceedings 38 Click to view Recorded Media

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
Senate	2/04/2026	2/04/2026	First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
			Text - First - Commission to Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Maryland - Reestablishment
Senate	2/05/2026	2/05/2026	Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
			Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment	Click to view Recorded Media
Senate	3/09/2026	3/09/2026	Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Senate	3/10/2026	2/25/2026	Favorable with Amendments {633629/1 Adopted	36 Click to view Recorded Media
Senate	3/10/2026	2/25/2026	Second Reading Passed with Amendments	36 Click to view Recorded Media
			Text - Third - Commission to Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Maryland - Reestablishment
Senate	3/12/2026	2/27/2026	Third Reading Passed (45-0)	38 Click to view Recorded Media

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