Bill > A01185

This bill requires the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to establish an e-bike safety program that provides new e-bikes at reduced or no cost to delivery service workers in exchange for their unsafe e-bikes. The program is designed to improve safety for workers who rely on electric bicycles for their jobs. To be eligible, delivery service workers must have earned at least $1,500 in the past twelve months, own an operable unsafe e-bike, be at least 18 years old, and reside in New York state. The bill defines key terms such as "delivery service worker" (someone who transports food, goods, or packages for compensation) and "unsafe e-bike" (an e-bike not certified by an accredited testing laboratory to meet specific safety standards). All new e-bikes provided through the program must be certified by an accredited testing laboratory and meet safety standards. NYSERDA is required to collaborate with relevant agencies to inform eligible individuals about the program and to issue annual reports to state leadership detailing the program's funding, number of e-bike exchanges, and other relevant information. Recreational e-bike users are explicitly excluded from the program's eligibility.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1185