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NY A00281
NY A00281Directs 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.
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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to directing the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a ride clean rebate program
AI Summary
This bill directs the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to establish a "Ride Clean Rebate Program" for electric bicycles and electric scooters. The program will provide a 50% rebate for eligible purchases of electric-assist bicycles and electric scooters, with a maximum rebate of $1,100. To qualify for the rebate, the vehicles must meet specific criteria, including not being modified from the original manufacturer's specifications and having a battery certified by an accredited testing laboratory. NYSERDA is required to develop and implement the program within one year, including creating application forms, establishing eligibility procedures, and collecting economic impact data. The authority must also publish ongoing funding availability and submit an annual report to state legislative leaders detailing the program's status, including funding amounts, number of rebates awarded, and their geographic distribution. This bill aims to encourage the adoption of electric-assisted transportation options by making them more financially accessible to consumers.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (71)
Robert Carroll (D)*,
Khaleel Anderson (D),
Didi Barrett (D),
Scott Bendett (R),
Michael Benedetto (D),
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Jake Blumencranz (R),
Harry Bronson (D),
Keith Brown (R),
Chris Burdick (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
William Colton (D),
William Conrad (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Manny De Los Santos (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Michael Durso (R),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Jarett Gandolfo (R),
Eddie Gibbs (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Alicia Hyndman (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Josh Jensen (R),
Billy Jones (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Ron Kim (D),
Charles Lavine (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
Donna Lupardo (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
John McDonald (D),
Dave McDonough (R),
Karen McMahon (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Marcela Mitaynes (D),
Misha Novakhov (R),
Steve Otis (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Ed Ra (R),
Steven Raga (D),
Jenifer Rajkumar (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Gabriella Romero (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Nily Rozic (D),
Angelo Santabarbara (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Thomas Schiavoni (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Matt Slater (R),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Steve Stern (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Yudelka Tapia (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Latrice Walker (D),
David Weprin (D),
Carrie Woerner (D),
Last Action
referred to energy (on 01/07/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A281 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A00281&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A00281 |
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