NY Bicycle License

A controversial proposal to require registration fees for bicycles died in Albany Thursday after being criticized by politicians around the state.

But it wasn't the only proposed bills in the state Legislature involving bicycles. Others would exempt bikes and bike helmets from sales tax and provide a $50 tax credit for adult bike purchases and a $25 credit for kids' bikes.

"I really honestly can't believe we need to be discussing this here today," Dinolfo said.
"This is something we have to take a stand against today before it gets any traction," said Dinolfo, who brought to the news conference a child's tricycle that she said would require a license under the proposed legislation.
"We simply cannot afford another tax on everyday people here in New York state," Dinolfo said.

A few hours later, the bill was pulled.

According to a summary of the bike registration bill on the state Assembly website, the fees for personal bicycle licenses would have generated about $1.9 million initially, plus recurring annual revenue of $375,000.
Other legislation would require owners of commercial bicycles to not only register their bikes and pay $50, but obtain casualty insurance.

That bill does not mention additional annual fees.