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A01142 Summary:

BILL NO	A01142
SAME AS	No Same As
SPONSOR	Paulin
COSPNSR
MLTSPNSR
Amd §102-c, V & T L
Specifies that class two bicycles with electric assist shall be those for which the electric motor cannot provide assistance when such bicycles reach a speed of twenty-eight miles per hour.

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A01142 Memo:

NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION
 submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)



 
BILL NUMBER: A1142
 
SPONSOR: Paulin

 
TITLE OF BILL:
 
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the defi-
nition of class two bicycles with electric assist
 
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
 
To amend the definition of class two electric bicycles to align with the
allowable speed limit of this type of bicycle,
 
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
 
Section one amends the definition of "class two bicycle with electric
assist" in subdivision b section 102c of the vehicle traffic law to
provide that it refers to a bicycle with electric assist having an elec-
tric motor that may be used exclusively to propel such bicycle, and that
is not capable of providing assistance when such bicycle reaches a speed
of twenty-eight miles per hour.
 
Section two provide the effective date.
 
 
JUSTIFICATION:
 
Under current law, New York defines a class two electric bicycle as a
bicycle having an electric motor that may be used exclusively to propel
the bicycle, and that it's not capable of providing assistance to the
rider when such bicycle reaches a speed of twenty miles per hour. The
class two electric bikes currently on the market can reach a maximum
speed of twenty-eight miles per hour. This legislation amends the defi-
nition of class two electric bicycles to provide that it relates to
bicycles not capable of aiding the rider once it reaches twenty-eight
miles per hour. It will simply correct a discrepancy in the definition
and does not pertain to the speed limit of roadways upon which this type
of electric bicycle may ride. The bill is necessary to align with indus-
try standards and to avoid any unnecessary confusion by electric bicycle
riders and sellers in our state.
 
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
 
A2660 of 2023 and 2024, referred to transportation
 
A.9160 of 2021 and 2022, referred to transportation.
 
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
 
None
 
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.

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