Requiring bicyclists to wear protective headgear.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Official status: Filed (End of Session)
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of New York, in relation to requiring bicyclists to wear protective headgear” Read the full text
Transportation and Infrastructure
What it does
This bill would require any individual riding or operating a bicycle to wear protective headgear, otherwise known as a helmet. This bill would only cover individuals who are not already required to wear a helmet pursuant to other laws. Any person who violates this law would be liable for a civil penalty of up to $50.
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 23, 2025
Referred to Comm by Council · Jan 23, 2025
Filed (End of Session) · Dec 31, 2025
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 1173
officialInt. No. 1173
officialJanuary 23, 2025 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 1-23-25
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
10
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Robert F. HoldenPublic Advocate Jumaane WilliamsInna VernikovMercedes NarcisseFrancisco P. MoyaLynn C. SchulmanFarah N. LouisKamillah HanksJustin L. BrannanSusan Zhuang
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Filed (End of Session) (Dec 31, 2025).