A 1185 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to establishing an e-bike safety program to provide new e-bikes to certain delivery service workers at reduced or no cost in exchange for used unsafe e-bikes

Summary

Provides that NYSERDA shall establish a program to provide new e-bikes at reduced or no cost in exchange for used unsafe e-bikes to certain delivery service workers; provides eligibility requirements to receive a reduced or no-cost e-bike under such program; requires e-bikes provided pursuant to such program be certified for compliance with certain safety standards; requires NYSERDA to collaborate with relevant agencies to inform eligible individuals about such program; and requires NYSERDA to submit an annual report on such program.

Issues: ✓ Labor & Employment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Jan 9, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026

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What changed between versions

A1185A → A1185B · 6 edits

MODERATE

This bill was amended to shift focus from lithium-ion battery safety to e-bike safety for delivery workers. The program now provides new e-bikes at reduced or no cost in exchange for used unsafe e-bikes, rather than providing battery rebates. The timeline was extended from one year to two years for program implementation, and the reporting deadline was moved from 2026 to 2028.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from a battery-focused program to an e-bike focused program, targeting delivery workers who need safe transportation devices rather than just battery replacements.

SCOPE

Changed the program title from 'Lithium-ion battery safety program' to 'E-bike safety program' and shifted focus from battery rebates to providing new e-bikes in exchange for unsafe ones.

DEFINITION

Added new definitions for 'Battery', 'E-bike', 'Unsafe e-bike', and 'Accredited testing laboratory' while removing the specific lithium-ion battery definition.

ELIGIBILITY

Changed eligibility requirements from needing to own a powered mobility device to needing to own a used unsafe e-bike in operable condition.

TIMELINE

Extended the timeline for program development from one year to two years after the effective date, and moved the first annual report deadline from April 2026 to April 2028.

REQUIREMENT

Removed the requirement that delivery workers must earn at least $1,500 over twelve months as a delivery service worker.

REPORTING

Simplified the annual reporting requirements by removing the requirement to report on rebate amounts, geographic distribution, and number of exchanges.

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Amendments

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

lower

Mar 21, 2025

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 1185B

lower

Mar 21, 2025

Lower · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

lower

Feb 20, 2025

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 1185A

lower

Feb 20, 2025

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

lower

Jan 9, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

lower

1 primary · 4 co-sponsors