New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 1542: Requires persons the ages of 16 or 17 to wear a helmet when riding a class one or class two bicycle with electric assist

In committee Last action June 5, 2026: COMMITTED TO RULES

Plain-language summary

S 1542 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 10, 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: Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 5, 2026): COMMITTED TO RULES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families). 1 co-sponsor.