Transportation (Electric Vehicles)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9197: Requires license plates for certain bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters

Requires the registration and issuance of license plates for bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters that can exceed twenty-eight miles per hour with battery assistance up to and exceeding seven hundred fifty watts.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires license plates for high-speed e-bikes/scooters, enhancing road safety regulations for emerging transportation modes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Electric Vehicles

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2005: Authorizes school districts to submit an opt-out waiver to the commissioner of education authorizing such districts to opt-out of certain zero-emission school bus requirements

Authorizes school districts to submit an opt-out waiver to the commissioner of education authorizing such districts to opt-out of certain zero-emission school bus requirements.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill allows school districts to opt out of zero-emission school bus requirements, weakening clean energy mandates for transportation infrastructure.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill allows school districts to opt out of zero-emission bus requirements, weakening environmental standards for school transportation emissions.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationAllows school districts to opt out of zero-emission bus requirements, weakening sustainable transportation standards and environmental regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8073: Relates to exempting school buses from certain regulations on the percentage of zero-emission vehicles in manufacturers' sales fleets

Exempts school buses from certain regulations relating to the percentage of zero-emission vehicles in manufacturer's sales fleets of medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyExempts school buses from zero-emission vehicle fleet requirements, weakening clean transportation standards and reducing adoption of renewable energy in school bus infrastructure.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts school buses from zero-emission vehicle requirements, weakening emissions regulations and reducing pressure to adopt cleaner transportation.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationExempts school buses from zero-emission vehicle regulations, weakening fleet emissions standards in transportation policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 491: Requires electric corporations build make-ready infrastructure

This bill requires electric utilities to cover most costs for installing infrastructure needed to charge public fleet vehicles (like government buses or school vans). It mandates utilities to pay 50%+ of customer-side infrastructure costs outside disadvantaged communities and 90%+ within them, while including all utility-owned installation costs in their rate base. These costs will be recovered through utility rates (not direct customer bills), with limited exceptions if a non-public fleet reduces its electric vehicles within 10 years. The policy directly affects electric utilities and public entities operating fleet vehicles, shifting infrastructure costs from fleet operators to all ratepayers.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates utilities cover 50-90% of EV charging infrastructure costs for public fleets, advancing clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence through infrastructure investment.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds EV charging infrastructure for public transit fleets (buses/vans), advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure through utility cost coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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passed · New York · Senate May 13, 2026

S 2476: Requires the chair of the public service commission create rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the creation of a resilient electric vehicle charging system pilot program

Requires the chair of the public service commission create rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the creation of a resilient electric vehicle charging system pilot program to provide power through an extended outage.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates EV charging infrastructure pilot program, directly advancing renewable energy adoption and clean transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates EV charging infrastructure, supporting clean energy adoption and reduced transportation emissions80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable transportation infrastructure by establishing EV charging pilot program for resilience during outages, aligning with transportation policy goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Energy Resilience Utility Regulation Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6893: Relates to transition feasibility analysis for zero-emission buses

Requires every school district to conduct a transition feasibility analysis within the next succeeding school year as of the effective date of this act, and every five years thereafter, to determine the feasibility of using zero-emission school buses on current routes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates feasibility analyses for zero-emission school buses, directly advancing renewable energy adoption in transportation infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates feasibility studies for zero-emission school buses, directly targeting emission reduction in transportation sector.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires feasibility analysis for zero-emission school buses, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and aligning with clean energy transit initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 7260: Relates to electric charging station fee transparency

Directs the department of public service to promulgate rules and regulations to establish fee transparency standards for electric vehicle charging stations.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes EV adoption through fee transparency, enabling cleaner transportation and reducing emissions from fossil fuel vehicles.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes fee transparency for EV charging stations, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure adoption.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1073: Relates to regulations on the percentage of zero-emission vehicles in manufacturers' sales fleets of medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles

Prohibits the establishment or enforcement of regulations on the percentage of zero-emission vehicles in manufacturers' sales fleets of medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles until the availability of charging infrastructure, and the cost and availability of zero-emission medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles makes the sale of such vehicles more practicable.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits regulations requiring zero-emission vehicle sales until infrastructure/cost barriers are resolved, delaying clean energy adoption in transportation.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prohibits regulations requiring zero-emission vehicle sales until infrastructure/cost barriers are resolved, delaying environmental progress and weakening emissions standards.92% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationProhibits regulations requiring zero-emission vehicle sales until infrastructure/cost barriers are resolved, delaying sustainable transportation mandates.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7073: Provides an exemption for the sale of the first $35,000 of a battery, electric, or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle from state sales and compensating use taxes

Provides an exemption for the sale of the first $35,000 for a battery, electric, or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle from state sales and compensating use taxes; authorizes local governments to elect such incentives; repeals the hybrid exemption after ten years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for first $35k of EV sales, offering direct tax relief to buyers and promoting affordable clean energy adoption.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyTax exemption for EVs lowers purchase cost, directly promoting renewable energy vehicle adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts EVs from sales tax to lower costs, encouraging adoption and reducing emissions from transportation.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides tax exemption for EVs to promote sustainable transportation adoption by reducing purchase costs, aligning with sustainable transportation indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives Electric Vehicles Energy Storage Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8573: Relates to the registration of electric personal mobility devices; repealer

Enacts the "responsible implementation of e-bike regulations for safe cycling (RIDERS) act; defines "electric skateboard" and "electric personal mobility device"; requires the registration of all electric personal mobility devices, including, but not limited to, bicycles with electric assist, electric scooters and electric skateboards; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires registration of e-bikes/scooters for safety, directly addressing vehicle regulations under transportation topic to enhance safety standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Electric Vehicles Vehicle Registration

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