E-bike batteries would need to be registered like cars
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced May 30, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code, in relation to registration of powered mobility device batteries.” Read the full text
SafetyTransportationRetail
What it does
Requires every e-bike and e-scooter battery sold in the city to carry a registered serial number, so batteries tied to fires can be traced to sellers. Unregistered batteries could not be sold or serviced. Sections cited: §20-610.2
Official title shown verbatim from the official record. Plain-language summary coming as coverage deepens. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced · May 30, 2026
28 sponsors, above the 26 needed.
Public hearing
Expected in September per the committee calendar.
Committee vote, Council vote, Mayor
No dates yet.
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Fire and Emergency Management committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Joann Ariola · chairCarmen N. De La RosaLynn C. SchulmanPhil WongPierina Ana SanchezVickie PaladinoVirginia Maloney
The numbers
28
sponsors, out of 26 needed to pass
Key people
Every fact on this page links to its source. Last action: Introduced (May 30).