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NY A07497

NY A07497
Requires electric vehicles, including motor vehicles, bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters, to have an automatic cutoff switch; defines automatic cutoff switch.


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Introduced
05/25/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to requiring electric vehicles to have an automatic cutoff switch

AI Summary

This bill requires all electric vehicles, including motor vehicles, bicycles with electric assist, and electric scooters, to be equipped with an "automatic cutoff switch." An automatic cutoff switch is defined as a hand-operated switch that can cut off all power and electricity to the vehicle without the need for a key or unlocking device. The bill aims to ensure that electric vehicles have a safety feature to quickly stop the power supply in case of an emergency or malfunction.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to transportation (on 01/03/2024)

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