Bill > S02668

This bill requires 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 of these vehicles that clearly and conspicuously states "UNPLUG WHEN NOT IN USE". The red tag must also include additional consumer safety information about the safe usage of the product and its charging equipment, and must be affixed near the end of the cord that plugs into the electricity source. The Department of State is tasked with creating rules and regulations to provide guidance on the specific safety information required on the tag, and will also post a model tag that can be used by manufacturers and sellers. The bill effectively amends a previous law by focusing specifically on limited use motorcycles, removing previous references to mopeds, and simplifying the definitions and scope of the original legislation. The changes aim to improve consumer safety by ensuring that users are prominently warned about properly unplugging charging cords when not in use, which could help prevent potential electrical hazards or fire risks associated with charging equipment.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2668