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NY A08959
Bill
Status
Introduced
8/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Clyde Vanel
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AI Summary
- Lowers the helmet requirement age from under sixteen or seventeen to under sixteen years old for electric scooter riders
- Expands helmet requirements to cover electric personal assistive mobility devices and electric bicycles (e-bikes), in addition to electric scooters
- Extends helmet requirements to passengers on these devices, not just operators
- Helmets must meet standards established by the commissioner and be properly fitted with straps securely fastened
- Takes effect 30 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Requires anyone under age sixteen who is riding upon, propelling or otherwise operating an electric scooter, electric personal assistive mobility device, or bicycle with electric assist or is a passenger on such electric scooter, electric personal assistive mobility device, or bicycle with electric assist to wear approved protective headwear.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation8/13/2025
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