The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 7118, mandates that all electric vehicle manufacturers selling vehicles in the state must create and distribute a specific guide for extinguishing fires in their electric vehicle models by January 1, 2027. This guide must include critical information on managing chemical reactions, preventing battery fire reignition, and safely storing damaged electric vehicles. Manufacturers are required to provide these guides to the State Fire Marshal, who will then distribute them to local fire marshals for further dissemination to fire protection personnel in their jurisdictions.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 14-67a of the general statutes, which governs the licensing of motor vehicle manufacturers. It introduces a new requirement for applicants to submit an affidavit confirming that they have provided the necessary fire extinguishing guides to the State Fire Marshal. The bill also updates the language regarding the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, replacing pronouns with the title "the commissioner" for clarity. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 14-67a