New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 271: Relates to cargo bicycles with electric assist
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 271 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to cargo bicycles with electric assist. Primary sponsor: Chantel Jackson (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.
Adds cargo bicycles with electric assist to the types of bicycles with electric assist regulated under the vehicle and traffic law; provides that no person shall operate a cargo bicycle with electric assist unless it is accompanied by proof of financial security unless otherwise authorized by local law, ordinance, order, rule, or regulation or pursuant to an agreement made on behalf of the city, town, or village.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chantel Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| William Colton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Jessica González-Rojas | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 34 |
| Yudelka Tapia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
“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