Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos represents Manhattan's 72nd Assembly District, covering Washington Heights, Inwood, and Marble Hill. He authored and passed the Lithium-ion Battery Safety Bill, signed into law by Governor Hochul, which establishes statewide safety standards, public education campaigns, and fire prevention tools to address fires from unsafe battery use in e-bikes, scooters, and similar devices. His district office assists about 60 residents daily with housing, food access, landlord disputes, SNAP and Medicaid enrollment, and displacement prevention. The office runs housing and citizenship clinics, clean-ups, professional mixers, and know-your-rights trainings in partnership with NALEO, NYLAG, and the Met Council. He prioritizes protecting affordable housing through legislation such as the Mitchell-Lama Affordability and Protection Act.
The piece of legislation I'm most proud to have introduced and passed this session is my Lithium-ion Battery Safety Bill, which was signed into law by Governor Hochul. It tackles the growing threat of fires from unsafe battery use in e-bikes, scooters, and similar devices. The law establishes statewide safety standards, public education campaigns, and fire prevention tools. It's a major step toward saving lives, preventing injuries, and ensuring safer, more resilient communities across NY.
Our office is a year-round resource for the community. We assist about 60 people a day with housing, food access, landlord issues, and more, resolving cases by securing SNAP, Medicaid, or preventing displacement. Beyond casework, we host housing and citizenship clinics, clean-ups, professional mixers, and know-your-rights training with partners like NALEO, NYLAG, and Met Council. Our mission is to tackle today's challenges while empowering our community to build a stronger, more connected future together.
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