New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 242: Requires operators of bicycles, skateboards and in-line skates who are under 18 years of age to wear protective headgear
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 242 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires operators of bicycles, skateboards and in-line skates who are under 18 years of age to wear protective headgear. Primary sponsor: Bill Magnarelli (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires operators of bicycles, skateboards, inline skates and scooters who are under eighteen years of age to wear protective headgear; increases the age requirement from fourteen years to eighteen years.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Magnarelli | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Jeffrey Dinowitz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Amy Paulin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| Ed Ra | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
- REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION