New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8948 — Relates to lights for bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill requires front and rear lights on electric assist bicycles and scooters sold or leased in New York State.

This legislation mandates that all bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters sold or leased in New York State must have front and rear lights affixed. The text of the bill is not available for further details.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you sell or lease electric bicycles and scooters, you will need to comply with this lighting requirement.

Summary

Requires any person, firm, association or corporation selling or leasing bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters in NYS to affix front and rear lights.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY A9209A

  2. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  3. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  4. 1ST REPORT CAL.1273

  5. PRINT NUMBER 8948A

  6. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION

  7. REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S8948 do?
Requires any person, firm, association or corporation selling or leasing bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters in NYS to affix front and rear lights.
Who sponsors S8948?
S8948 is sponsored by Christopher Ryan.
What is the current status of S8948?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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