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S 7747

Requires local community review and approval prior to the implementation of electric scooter programs and installation of electric scooter infrastructure in cities with a population of one million or more

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Leroy Comrie

Requires local community review and approval before any electric scooter program or infrastructure can start in 1,000,000+ population cities, slowing deployment.

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Bill Summary · S 7747

Summary of S 7747 – Electric Scooter Community Review Act

Overview

S 7747 is a bill introduced in the New York State Senate that would require local community review and approval before the implementation of electric scooter programs and the installation of electric scooter infrastructure in cities with a population of one million or more. The bill is currently in the Transportation Committee.

  • Primary sponsor: Leroy Comrie
  • Companion bill: A 8196 (listed as a related companion bill)

Purpose and Intent

The bill aims to ensure that large cities (pop. 1,000,000+) exercise local oversight over the rollout of electric scooter programs and related infrastructure. By mandating local review and approval, proponents likely intend to incorporate resident input and local considerations into decisions about where scooters operate and where infrastructure is placed.

Key Provisions

  • Scope: Applies to cities with populations of one million or more.
  • Process requirement: Before any electric scooter program can be implemented or electric scooter infrastructure installed in these cities, a local community review and approval must occur.
  • Outcome: Programs and infrastructure would not proceed without explicit local authorization stemming from the required review.

Affected Parties

  • Cities meeting the population threshold (1,000,000+ residents)
  • Local government bodies and authorities responsible for review and approval
  • Electric scooter operators and fleet providers
  • Infrastructure developers and vendors related to scooters (e.g., docking/parking, charging, signage)
  • City residents and local communities who participate in or are impacted by the review

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: May 5, 2025
  • Current status: Referred to the Transportation Committee
  • The bill record shows the Transportation Committee receiving the bill on May 5, 2025 (noted twice in the actions, likely a duplicate entry in the record)

Relationship to Related Legislation

  • Companion bill: A 8196 (listed as the companion to S 7747)
  • The related status suggests parallel consideration in the Assembly, with similar or coordinated provisions

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Oversight and Local Control: Increased local decision-making power may lead to more tailored outcomes reflecting community priorities.
  • Deployment Timelines: Requiring local review could slow the introduction of programs and infrastructure in large cities.
  • Uniformity vs. Local Variation: Could result in differing standards or approaches across different cities that qualify for the review.
  • Equity and Safety: Depending on the review framework, opportunities exist to address safety, access, and equity concerns for residents.

Next Steps

  • If advanced, the bill would move through the Transportation Committee for hearings and potential amendments, followed by floor consideration and negotiation with the companion Assembly bill (A 8196).

Notes: All details are based on the provided bill text. No fiscal or implementation specifics are included in the available information.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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