NY A01254

Requires businesses using e-bikes to ensure all employees and independent contractors who ride e-bikes for work view an annual online safety course video

Mandates the Department of Motor Vehicles create and approve the safety course video within 12 months of the law taking effect, covering topics including traffic operation, pedestrian safety, battery usage, and bicycle storage

Requires the department to make the video freely available on its website and review/update it at least every 12 months to reflect current best practices

Prohibits businesses from allowing employees or contractors to ride e-bikes for work unless they have viewed the safety video within the previous calendar year

Authorizes the Attorney General to impose civil penalties of up to $1,000 per non-compliant worker employed or contracted by a business violating the requirement