Connecticut 2025 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB07118

Caption

An Act Concerning Guides Issued By Electric Vehicle Manufacturers For Extinguishing Fires In Electric Vehicles.

Impact

The bill will significantly impact state laws governing fire safety and vehicle manufacturing. It mandates that all licensed electric vehicle manufacturers in the state must issue and distribute comprehensive fire safety guides to the State Fire Marshal, who will then disseminate this crucial information to local fire departments across towns, cities, and boroughs. The requirement for these guides is anticipated to improve coordination and response among fire services when dealing with electric vehicle incidents, ultimately aiming to prevent fire-related injuries and property damage.

Summary

House Bill HB07118 addresses fire safety protocols concerning electric vehicles (EVs) by mandating that manufacturers provide specific guides for extinguishing fires associated with their EV models. This bill aims to enhance public safety by ensuring that local fire services have the necessary instructions to handle potential fire hazards posed by EVs. These guides are required to include detailed information on addressing chemical reactions during a fire, preventing reignition of battery fires, and proper storage of damaged electric vehicles.

Contention

While the bill is designed to enhance safety, it has raised questions regarding the responsibilities of manufacturers and the potential implications of additional regulations on the electric vehicle market. Concerns have been expressed about the feasibility of providing detailed guides for each EV model, as well as whether this requirement could lead to increased costs for manufacturers. Some stakeholders are also debating the need for such regulations given existing fire safety measures and the possible redundancy with information already provided in user manuals.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT HB05952

An Act Requiring Firefighter Training On Extinguishing Fires Involving Electric Vehicles.

CT HB05485

An Act Concerning Transportation Infrastructure For Electric Vehicles.

CT SB00183

An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Department Of Motor Vehicles And Concerning Low-speed Vehicles, The Towing Of Occupied Vehicles, School Buses, Electric Commercial Vehicles, The Passenger Registration Of Pick-up Trucks And Removable Windshield Placards For Persons Who Are Blind And Persons With Disabilities.

CT HB05204

An Act Concerning The Operation Of Low-speed Vehicles.

CT HB05371

An Act Requiring Certain Car Dealers To File Registration Applications Electronically With The Department Of Motor Vehicles.

CT SB00123

An Act Concerning The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, The Regulation Of Electric Rates And State Public Policy Concerning Electricity Generation.

CT HB06488

An Act Concerning Cigarettes, Tobacco Products, Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems And Vapor Products.

CT SB00994

An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Department Of Motor Vehicles, Studying An Emergency Contact Information Database Or Revisions To Motor Vehicle Records And Concerning The Safety Driving Course, Motor Vehicle Dealers And Repairers, Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls, The Knowledge Test For An Operator's License, Reciprocal Recognition Of Driver Training Requirements, Trespass On Watershed Land, Emergency Lights, Removable Windshield Placards, School Buses, Registration Certificates And Minor Revisions To Motor Vehicle Statutes.

CT SB00974

An Act Concerning Automated Kiosks For Consumer Electronics.

CT SB00186

An Act Establishing Weight Tolerance Exemptions For Electric Commercial Vehicles And Concerning The Registration Of Certain Pick-up Trucks.

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