Int 0985-2026

Introduction

This bill would require the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) to create a program for individuals to trade in powered bicycles (or e-bikes) in Class 3 and vehicles that resemble but do not legally qualify as Class 1 or Class 2 e-bikes, in return for a Class 1 or Class 2 e-bike or for a voucher for redemption with an e-bike retailer. DCWP would be required to partner with e-bike retailers to conduct at least 1 trade-in event per community district each calendar year and to determine the trade-in value of different types of eligible vehicles. DCWP would be prohibited from limiting an individual’s eligibility for the program based on occupation or income. This bill would require DCWP to do rulemaking to implement the program and to conduct a public outreach campaign to advertise the program.

Title
Establishment of a trade-in program concerning powered bicycles.
Type
Introduction
Status
Committee
Committee
Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
Introduced
2026-08-13

Heard in committee

Sponsors

Money behind the sponsors

Money spent in the sponsors' 2025 election races, not on this bill. Outside spending is independent of the campaigns; PAC gifts went directly to a sponsor's campaign. NYC Campaign Finance Board.

Shared backers of the sponsors

Lobbying clients, PACs, or outside spenders tied to more than one of this bill's sponsors — through lobbying that named them, PAC gifts to their campaigns, or outside spending in their races. About the sponsors' money and lobbying, not a claim about this bill.

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