07/11/2024
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s bill signing of legislation to regulate e-bikes, lithium-ion batteries, and “limited use” motorcycles (the technical term for scooters):
Legislation S.7703-B/A.8450-B requires limited-use motorcycles to be registered by dealers at point of sale (I introduced a resolution in support of this bill in the City Council last year)
Legislation S.154F/A.4938-D prohibits the sale of lithium-ion batteries that are not up to national manufacturing standards
Legislation S.8743/A.9338 directs State agencies to develop and maintain safety resources for riders.
Legislation S.8742/A.9337 requires training for first responders for Incidents Involving lithium-ion batteries
Legislation S.7503-B/A.01910-B requires retailers to provide operating manuals for items with lithium-ion batteries
Legislation S.9419-A/A.7628-A requires police reports following E-Bike or E-Scooter accidents that result in injury or death
Legislation S.7760-A/A.8102-A requires micro-mobility devices t
