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NY A00350

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jenifer Rajkumar

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all electric-assist bicycles and electric scooters to be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles and display number plates conspicuously on the rear of the vehicle

  • Mandates annual inspections for both vehicle types, with specific requirements to inspect the battery and issue separate inspection certificates for the vehicle and battery components

  • Requires owners to maintain liability insurance covering bodily injury, death, and property damage arising from ownership or operation of these vehicles

  • Owners and operators must produce proof of insurance upon request by enforcement authorities or any person claiming injury or property damage, with a 24-hour grace period to provide documentation

  • The DMV Commissioner will determine registration fees and violation fines, while the Superintendent of Financial Services will establish insurance policy language, form, and coverage amounts

Legislative Description

Requires bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters be registered with the department of motor vehicles, inspected and have liability insurance; and have a license plate affixed to such bicycle with electric assist or electric scooter.

Last Action

referred to transportation

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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