Local law · Int 0198-2026
Establishing a battery safety certification for powered mobility device mechanics
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a battery safety certification for powered mobility device mechanics
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the commissioner of the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to establish and require a battery safety certification for mechanics of powered mobility devices, including e-bikes and e-scooters. The commissioner will establish the criteria for this certification process, maintain and update a monthly list of all mechanics who are thereby certified and conduct outreach and education about this certification program.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
Cosponsors
Farah N. Louis, Gale A. Brewer and 2 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic4
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Full history
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
NYC Council