Relates to penalties for failure of an operator to return shared electric scooters and bicycles to a proper location

2025 Regular Session Introduced by John Zaccaro

Penalties for operators of shared e-scooters and bicycles who fail to return devices to designated proper locations, enforced by transportation authorities.

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

Overview

Bill A 9193 relates to penalties for operators of shared micro-mobility devices—specifically electric scooters and bicycles—who fail to return these devices to designated proper locations. The bill is currently in the referral stage and has not yet advanced to a full vote. It was introduced on November 3, 2025, and is sponsored by John Zaccaro Jr. (primary).

Purpose and scope

The stated purpose is to establish penalties for operators who fail to return shared electric scooters and bicycles to proper locations.

The bill seeks to create or clarify a framework for where devices should be left, how operators must manage returns, and what enforcement measures would apply when proper locations are not used.

Key provisions (as yet unspecified in the available information)

Because the full text is not provided, the following provisions are anticipated or commonly associated with this type of bill (not confirmed):
- Definitions, including what constitutes a “proper location,” an “operator,” and a “shared electric scooter or bicycle.”
- Requirements on operators to return devices to designated locations, possibly within a stated timeframe after use.
- Penalty structure for non-compliance (e.g., fines or other sanctions per incident or per device not properly returned).
- Procedures for enforcement, investigation, and potential appeals.
- Exemptions or defenses (e.g., outages, safety concerns, or force majeure).
- Administrative or regulatory responsibilities of the transportation department or relevant agency.
- Effective date and any transitional provisions.

Affected parties

Primary: Operators of shared electric scooters and bicycles (rental providers and their local agents).

Secondary: Local governments and transportation agencies responsible for enforcing device placement rules.

Consumers/riders may experience more consistent device availability and location accuracy as a result of improved compliance.

Enforcement, penalties, and timeline

Penalties: The bill would establish penalties for failure to return devices to proper locations; specific amounts or tiers are not provided in the summary.

Enforcement: Likely to involve transportation or municipal authorities, but exact mechanisms are not detailed here.

Timeline: Introduced and referred to the Transportation committee on November 3, 2025. No further committee actions are listed in the provided information.

Next steps

Review the full bill text to confirm definitions, penalty amounts, enforcement processes, exemptions, and geographic scope.

Watch for committee hearings, amendments, and potential floor votes in the Transportation committee and chamber of origin.

Consider how the penalties would interact with existing micro-mobility regulations and local ordinances.

Sponsor: John Zaccaro Jr. (primary). Status: REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (as of 2025-11-03).

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