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Local law · Int 1173-2025

Requiring bicyclists to wear protective headgear

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of New York, in relation to requiring bicyclists to wear protective headgear

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Filed at end of sessionLatest action Dec 31, 2025

New York City Council

Sponsor

Robert F. Holden

Summary

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.

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Where it stands

The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted
Filed at end of session

Committee

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Cosponsors

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Inna Vernikov and 7 others

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic5
  • Republican1

This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.

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Full history

  1. Dec 31, 2025

    Filed

    This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)

    NYC Council

  2. Jan 23, 2025

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  3. Jan 23, 2025

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

    NYC Council