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NY A01185
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Yudelka Tapia
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AI Summary
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Requires NYSERDA to establish a lithium-ion battery safety program within one year, providing rebates or reduced-cost new batteries to delivery service workers in exchange for used batteries, with rebates covering up to 55% of battery cost
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Limits eligibility to delivery service workers who earned at least $1,500 in the preceding 12 months, are at least 18 years old, reside in New York state, and earn below 300% of the federal poverty level
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Requires all new batteries provided through the program to be certified by an accredited testing laboratory for compliance with safety standards including UL 2849, UL 2271, UL 2272, or EN 15194
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Mandates NYSERDA collaborate with relevant agencies to develop educational materials and conduct outreach to inform eligible individuals about the program
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Requires annual reports to the governor and legislature beginning April 1, 2026, detailing program funding, number of rebates and exchanges provided, and geographic distribution of rebates
Legislative Description
Provides that NYSERDA shall establish a program to provide new e-bikes at reduced or no cost in exchange for used unsafe e-bikes to certain delivery service workers; provides eligibility requirements to receive a reduced or no-cost e-bike under such program; requires e-bikes provided pursuant to such program be certified for compliance with certain safety standards; requires NYSERDA to collaborate with relevant agencies to inform eligible individuals about such program; and requires NYSERDA to submit an annual report on such program.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026