Bill > A00751

This bill amends the General Business Law to require manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of limited use motorcycles (as defined in the Vehicle and Traffic Law) to attach a red tag to the charging cord that clearly and conspicuously states "UNPLUG WHEN NOT IN USE". The tag must also include additional consumer safety information and be affixed near the end of the cord that plugs into an electricity source. The Department of State is tasked with creating rules and regulations about the specific safety information to be included on the tag, and will also post a model tag that businesses can use as a reference. The bill effectively updates previous legislation about charging cord safety for micromobility devices by specifically focusing on limited use motorcycles, expanding the scope of safety requirements for electric vehicle charging equipment. The purpose appears to be enhancing consumer safety by ensuring users are reminded to unplug charging cords when not in use, which could help prevent potential electrical hazards or fire risks associated with prolonged or unattended charging.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A751