New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8948: Relates to lights for bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8948 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to lights for bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters. Primary sponsor: Chris Ryan (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): SUBSTITUTED BY A9209A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires any person, firm, association or corporation selling or leasing bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters in NYS to affix front and rear lights.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Ryan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 50 |
| Joe Addabbo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Jessica Scarcella-Spanton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Jeremy Zellner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 61 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SUBSTITUTED BY A9209A
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.1273
- PRINT NUMBER 8948A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION
- REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION