Increasing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, bicycle with electric assist, or electric scooter on the sidewalk.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Mar 10, 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 increasing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, bicycle with electric assist, or electric scooter on the sidewalk” Read the full text
Transportation and Infrastructure
What it does
This bill would increase each of the existing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, a bicycle with electric assist (commonly referred to as an “e-bike”), or an electric scooter on the sidewalk.
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 · Mar 10, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Mar 10, 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. 737
officialInt. No. 737
officialMarch 10, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 3-10-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
1
sponsor on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Mar 10, 2026).