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NY S01047

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Julia Salazar

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Ride Clean Rebate Program" administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to encourage adoption of electric-assist bicycles and electric scooters

  • Provides a 50% rebate on eligible purchases, capped at $1,100 per purchase

  • Eligible purchases must be unmodified from manufacturer specifications and use batteries certified by an accredited testing laboratory with certification displayed on packaging or the product

  • Requires NYSERDA to implement the program within one year, including establishing application forms, eligibility documentation requirements, and publishing remaining rebate funding on its website

  • Mandates annual reports to legislative leaders beginning April 1, 2027, detailing program funding, number of rebates awarded, and geographic distribution of rebates

Legislative Description

Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a ride clean rebate program for electric assist bicycles and electric scooters; defines terms; provides a fifty percent rebate for eligible purchases.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy and Telecommunications1/7/2026
Energy6/13/2025
Rules6/12/2025
Finance2/11/2025
Energy and Telecommunications1/8/2025

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