Establishing a pilot abatement program for unsafe operators of pedal-assist bicycles.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
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 pilot abatement program for unsafe operators of pedal-assist bicycles” Read the full text
Transportation and Infrastructure
What it does
This bill would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to create a pilot program for the abatement of unsafe operation of pedal-assist bicycles. Pedal-assist bicycle operators who accrue 3 or more moving violations under city law would be required to take a safe pedal-assist bicycle operation course offered by DOT. If a pedal-assist bicycle operator fails to complete the course, any pedal-assist bicycle in the possession of such operator may be seized and impounded until such operator submits proof that they have completed the safe pedal-assist bicycle operation course. DOT would be required to report on the number of pedal-assist bicycle operators who completed the course, the number of pedal-assist bicycles impounded, and the effectiveness of the program. The pilot program would expire after 3 years.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Transportation and Infrastructure committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Shaun Abreu · chairChristopher MarteEric DinowitzFarah N. LouisJulie WonJustin E. SanchezPhil WongPierina Ana SanchezSelvena N. Brooks-PowersShahana K. HanifShekar Krishnan
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 227
officialInt. No. 227
officialJanuary 29, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 1-29-26
officialMemorandum in Support
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
10
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Kamillah HanksJoann AriolaFarah N. LouisChris BanksPhil WongCrystal HudsonTy HankersonVirginia MaloneyFrank MoranoInna Vernikov
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Jan 29, 2026).