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Safe Charging for E-Bikes and Scooters: New Stations and Education

This act aims to enhance the safety of electric bicycle and scooter users by establishing public charging stations. It also introduces an educational program on lithium-ion battery risks and a market study on these batteries. This will provide citizens with safer charging options and better knowledge for equipment use.
Key points
Public safe charging stations for electric bicycles and scooters will be established in locations like parking facilities, schools, and parks.
An educational program will be launched to inform the public about safe use of lithium-ion batteries, including the importance of certified products and signs of battery wear.
A study will be conducted on the lithium-ion battery market to assess the availability and affordability of certified products.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1665
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Process start date: 2023-03-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Safe Charging Electrical Bikes and Scooters Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1665.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Public safe charging stations for electric bicycles and scooters will be established in locations like parking facilities, schools, and parks.
  • An educational program will be launched to inform the public about safe use of lithium-ion batteries, including the importance of certified products and signs of battery wear.
  • A study will be conducted on the lithium-ion battery market to assess the availability and affordability of certified products.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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