Bill > A01699

This bill increases penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving electric scooters and introduces new offenses for leaving the scene of an accident involving bicycles with electric assist. Specifically, the bill upgrades the penalties for leaving the scene of an electric scooter incident from a violation to a class A misdemeanor for second-degree incidents and from a class B misdemeanor to a class E felony for first-degree incidents. The bill also creates two new offenses related to bicycles with electric assist: leaving the scene of an incident involving physical injury (second-degree) and leaving the scene of an incident involving serious physical injury (first-degree). For both new offenses, the law requires the cyclist to stop, provide their name and address to the injured party, and report the incident to the nearest police station or judicial officer. The first-degree offense involves serious physical injury and is classified as a class E felony, while the second-degree offense involves physical injury and is classified as a class A misdemeanor. The law applies to persons 18 years or older operating bicycles with electric assist. The act will take effect 60 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for preparing necessary regulations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1699