Pedicabs with electric assist.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Sep 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 pedicabs with electric assist” Read the full text
Consumer and Worker Protection
What it does
This bill would allow pedicabs to be equipped with an electric motor of less than 750 watts that provides assistance when a pedicab driver is pedaling, and which stops providing assistance when the pedicab reaches a speed of 15 miles per hour or any other speed determined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) by rule.
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 · Sep 10, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Sep 10, 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. 1063
officialInt. No. 1063
officialMemorandum in Support
officialSeptember 10, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 9-10-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
2
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Who is lobbying on this
From 1 City Clerk eLobbyist filing naming this bill (2026). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Sep 10, 2026).