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NY S02004
NY S02004Increases the penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving an electric scooter without reporting in the second degree and leaving the scene of an accident involving an electric scooter without reporting in the first degree; provides increased penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving a wheeled non-motorized means of conveyance without reporting in the first and second degrees when the vehicle involved is a bicycle with an electric assist system.
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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to increasing the penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving an electric scooter without reporting in the second degree and leaving the scene of an accident involving an electric scooter without reporting in the first degree and providing increased penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving a wheeled non-motorized means of conveyance without reporting in the first and second degrees when the vehicle involved is a bicycle with an electric assist system
AI Summary
This bill increases legal penalties for leaving the scene of accidents involving electric scooters and bicycles with electric assist systems. Specifically, for electric scooters, leaving the scene of an incident without reporting is elevated from a violation to a class A misdemeanor in the second degree, and from a class B misdemeanor to a class E felony in the first degree. Similarly, for bicycles with electric assist systems, leaving the scene without reporting is now classified as a class A misdemeanor in the second degree and a class E felony in the first degree. These changes suggest a recognition of the potential severity of accidents involving these increasingly popular electric mobility devices, with the upgraded penalties likely intended to discourage drivers from fleeing the scene of an incident and to ensure greater accountability. The bill will take effect 60 days after becoming law, with provisions allowing for immediate preparation of necessary regulations.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (on 01/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2004 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S02004&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S02004 |
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