New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 2529: Establishes a bicycle and electric scooter operator's safety manual and licensing requirement
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 2529 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes a bicycle and electric scooter operator's safety manual and licensing requirement. Primary sponsor: Simcha Felder. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2025): RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a bicycle and electric scooter operator's safety manual; provides for the issuance of a license for residents who successfully read and comprehend the operator's safety manual; requires residents who operate a bicycle, bicycle with electric assist or electric scooter in New York City to have a license to operate such devices.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simcha Felder | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| James Skoufis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
- REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION