Prohibiting the operation of electric scooters and bicycles with electric assist in parks.
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 operation of electric scooters and bicycles with electric assist in parks” Read the full text
Parks and Recreation
What it does
This bill would prohibit the operation of electric scooters and bicycles with electric assist in any park under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation.
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 Parks and Recreation committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Ty Hankerson · chairChristopher MarteFrank MoranoKayla SantosuossoLinda LeeMercedes NarcissePierina Ana SanchezSandra UngSandy NurseShekar KrishnanYusef Salaam
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 377
officialInt. No. 377
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
14
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Vickie PaladinoJoann AriolaFarah N. LouisGale A. BrewerAlthea V. StevensSandra UngPhil WongYusef SalaamSusan ZhuangSelvena N. Brooks-PowersMercedes NarcisseDavid M. CarrInna VernikovFrank Morano
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).