New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 4971: Establishes safety requirements for commercial bicycle operators and businesses
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 4971 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes safety requirements for commercial bicycle operators and businesses. Primary sponsor: Stefani Zinerman (Democratic). It lists 5 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.
Establishes safety requirements for operators who use bicycles with electric assist for commercial purposes and the businesses that employ such operators.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefani Zinerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Ed Braunstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Brian Cunningham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Deborah Glick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Alicia Hyndman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| MaryJane Shimsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 92 |
“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