New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 590: Requires persons the ages of 16 or 17 to wear a helmet when riding a class one or class two bicycle with electric assist

Passed one chamber Last action January 12, 2026: REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

Plain-language summary

A 590 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires persons the ages of 16 or 17 to wear a helmet when riding a class one or class two bicycle with electric assist. Primary sponsor: Amy Paulin (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Amy Paulin (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.