NY A07628

Expands accident reporting requirements to include electric scooters and bicycles with electric assist, treating them similarly to motor vehicles and motorcycles in accident investigations.

Requires police and judicial officers to investigate and report accidents involving electric scooters or e-bikes that result in injury to any person, with reports made to the commissioner.

Mandates that accident report forms include space to identify the specific types of vehicles involved, including electric scooters and bicycles with electric assist.

Requires operators of electric scooters or bicycles involved in accidents resulting in death or serious physical injury to report the matter in writing to the commissioner within ten days.

Takes effect one year after becoming law, with rules and regulations to be developed immediately upon enactment.