NYC Council Introduction 822

intro.nyc/0822-2022 2022-2023 Legislative Session
Establishing a battery safety certification for powered mobility device mechanics.
Status: Filed (End of Session) Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
Sponsored by Jennifer Gutiérrez
Introduced: November 22, 2022

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.

Sponsors: 7