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NY A00239
Requires batteries for bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters to be tested and approved by certain testing laboratories.
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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to requiring batteries for bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters to be tested and approved by certain testing laboratories
AI Summary
This bill requires batteries for electric bicycles and electric scooters to undergo rigorous safety testing and approval by specific recognized testing organizations. Specifically, the batteries must be tested and carry a seal from either Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or other accredited testing entities, including laboratories that meet International Organization for Standardization and International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC) 17025 standards for independent testing, ISO/IEC 17065 accredited certifying bodies, or participants in the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) program. The goal of this legislation appears to be enhancing safety standards for battery-powered personal transportation devices by ensuring that their batteries have been professionally tested and verified for quality and safety. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, mandating that all electric bicycles and scooters sold in New York comply with these new battery testing requirements.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (27)
Chris Eachus (D)*,
Anil Beephan Jr. (R),
Michael Benedetto (D),
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Jake Blumencranz (R),
Keith Brown (R),
Lester Chang (R),
William Colton (D),
Vivian Cook (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Joe DeStefano (R),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Scott Gray (R),
Alicia Hyndman (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
John Lemondes (R),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Nikki Lucas (D),
Dave McDonough (R),
Steven Raga (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Carrie Woerner (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
referred to transportation (on 01/08/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A239 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A00239&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A00239 |
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