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NY A04261

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Cunningham

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to establish a mandatory 2-hour training course for electric bicycles and electric scooters, available both in-person and online

  • Prohibits purchase of e-bikes or electric scooters unless the buyer registers for the training course at the time of sale

  • Current owners of e-bikes or electric scooters must complete the training within one year and carry proof of completion while operating the vehicle

  • Creates a separate optional bicycle training course covering traffic laws, hazard identification, pedestrian safety, bicycle maintenance, and injury prevention

  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Directs the commissioner of motor vehicles to establish a mandatory bicycle with electric assist and electric scooter training course; directs the commissioner of motor vehicles to establish an optional bicycle training course.

Last Action

referred to transportation

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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