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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires persons the ages of 16 or 17 to wear a helmet when riding a class one or class two bicycle with electric assist.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel May | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 48 |
| Pat Fahy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- COMMITTED TO RULES
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.934
- REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
- REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION