NYC Council · Int 0190-2024 · Filed (End of Session)

Establishing a battery safety certification for powered mobility device mechanics.

Introduced

Moved

Reached a final decision

Introduced Feb 28, 2024

Official status: Filed (End of Session)

Derived from the official record below.

Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a battery safety certification for powered mobility device mechanics” Read the full text

Consumer and Worker Protection

What it does

This bill would require the commissioner of the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to establish and require a battery safety certification for mechanics of powered mobility devices, including e-bikes and e-scooters. The commissioner will establish the criteria for this certification process, maintain and update a monthly list of all mechanics who are thereby certified and conduct outreach and education about this certification program.

Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.