Bill > S07747

This bill requires local community review and approval for electric scooter programs and infrastructure in cities with populations of one million or more, such as New York City. The bill defines key terms like "electric scooter infrastructure" (which includes parking, charging, and docking equipment) and "electric scooter program" (a service offering shared electric scooters for short-term rental). Under the proposed law, before implementing an electric scooter program or installing related infrastructure, city agencies must first submit their plans to the local community board for review and hold a public hearing. The community board will then issue a formal written recommendation, which the city agency must substantially consider. If the community board disapproves the plan, the program cannot be implemented in that district. The bill includes an exception for emergency infrastructure installations that must be removed within 90 days unless approved, and it also requires review of existing electric scooter infrastructure installed within the past five years. Any infrastructure not receiving community board approval within 90 days of review would be subject to removal. The legislation aims to give local communities more input and control over electric scooter programs in their neighborhoods.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7747