Bill > S00931

This bill increases the penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving an electric scooter and introduces new provisions for accidents involving bicycles with electric assist. Specifically, the bill changes the offense of leaving the scene of an incident involving an electric scooter without reporting from a violation to a class A misdemeanor for the second-degree offense, and from a class B misdemeanor to a class E felony for the first-degree offense. Additionally, the bill creates two new sections of law addressing accidents involving bicycles with electric assist. For the second-degree offense, a person 18 or older who knows they have caused physical injury must stop and provide their name and residence to the injured party and report the incident to the nearest police station. For the first-degree offense, if the incident involves serious physical injury, the person must similarly stop and provide information, with the penalty being a class E felony. These new provisions aim to increase accountability and ensure proper reporting for accidents involving electric-powered personal transportation devices. The bill will take effect 60 days after becoming law.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S931