Bill > A05822

This bill introduces the "Safe Helmet Act," which establishes new requirements for businesses that rent or provide helmets to customers. The legislation mandates that businesses must not rent or provide helmets that have previously sustained an impact, which could compromise the helmet's structural integrity and safety. Businesses must directly ask customers about any impacts to the helmet upon its return and maintain a written record of such notifications. The bill also prohibits businesses from charging customers fees or penalties for helmets that have sustained impacts during their use, and prevents businesses from offering discounts for returning undamaged helmets. Furthermore, businesses are required to store helmets that have sustained impacts separately from undamaged helmets to prevent potential safety risks. The act will take effect 90 days after becoming law, and it aims to enhance consumer safety by ensuring that rented or provided helmets maintain their protective capabilities and are not reused after experiencing potential structural damage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5822