Prohibiting the sale and rental of class three bicycles with electric assist.
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 prohibiting the sale and rental of class three bicycles with electric assist” Read the full text
Consumer and Worker Protection
What it does
This bill would prohibit the sale and rental of class three e-bikes. A person who violates this prohibition would be liable for civil penalties up to $2,000.
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 Consumer and Worker Protection committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Harvey D. Epstein · chairCarl WilsonCarmen N. De La RosaChi A. OsséChris BanksGale A. BrewerJoann AriolaKamillah HanksLynn C. SchulmanShekar KrishnanShirley Aldebol
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 244
officialInt. No. 244
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
26
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Crystal HudsonSelvena N. Brooks-PowersMercedes NarcisseTiffany L. CabánSandra UngChristopher MarteSusan ZhuangNantasha M. WilliamsRita C. JosephOswald J. FelizJoann AriolaChris BanksGale A. BrewerAlexa AvilésLynn C. SchulmanLincoln RestlerShekar KrishnanKamillah HanksFarah N. LouisShahana K. HanifHarvey D. EpsteinJulie WonCarl WilsonJames F. GennaroFrank MoranoVickie Paladino
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).