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NY A02363

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Simcha Eichenstein

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates two new driver's license classes for low velocity electric vehicles (e-scooters, e-bikes, electric unicycles, hoverboards): Class S for adults 18+ and Class SJ for ages 16-17, with SJ automatically converting to Class S at age 18

  • Requires all operators to pass a written safety test and obtain a license; operating without a license carries fines up to $1,000 and potential vehicle confiscation

  • Mandates liability insurance for low velocity electric vehicles operated in cities with populations over one million (New York City), with fines up to $1,000 for non-compliance

  • Requires registration and license plates for all low velocity electric vehicles, with plates indicating whether the vehicle is for personal or commercial use

  • Prohibits sidewalk operation except at speeds under 5 mph when necessary to access roadways, with violations subject to fines up to $300

  • Adds mandatory "Low Velocity Electric Vehicle Safety" awareness training to the standard driver's pre-licensing course curriculum

Legislative Description

Establishes new classes of vehicle driver's licenses for low velocity electric vehicles; establishes a low velocity electric vehicle operator's safety manual, test requirement, purchase requirements and registration requirement; relates to requiring instruction in low velocity electric vehicles safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course; requires liability insurance for low velocity electric vehicles in cities having a population of one million or more.

Last Action

referred to transportation

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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