Bill > S06985

This bill, known as the "Safe Helmet Act," requires businesses that rent or provide helmets to customers to ensure the safety of those helmets by implementing several key provisions. Specifically, businesses are prohibited from renting or providing helmets that have previously sustained an impact, which could compromise their protective capabilities. Rental 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 restricts rental businesses from charging customers fees or penalties for helmets that have sustained impacts during their use, and prohibits offering discounts for returning undamaged helmets. Additionally, businesses are forbidden from storing helmets that have sustained impacts alongside undamaged helmets, which helps prevent potential safety risks. The goal of this legislation appears to be protecting consumers by ensuring that rented helmets maintain their structural integrity and protective qualities, thereby reducing the risk of injury in activities like cycling, skateboarding, or other sports that require protective headgear. The act will take effect 90 days after becoming law, giving businesses time to adapt to the new requirements.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6985