New York City Council Bill Introduction
Our lobbyist has alerted us to the four bills below that the New York City Council has recently introduced. The Government Affairs Committee would like you to pay particular attention to Int 0824-2022.
Int 0819-2022 The bill would require all businesses that sell e-bikes, e-scooters and other
personal mobility devices powered by batteries, to post lithium-ion battery safety informational
aterials and guides. Such materials and guides would be required to be posted both in physical
stores and on online retail platforms. A violation would be subject to civil penalties ranging
from $150 to $350 per violation.
Int 0822-2022 This bill would require the commissioner of the Department of Consumer and
Worker Protection to establish and require a battery safety certification for mechanics of powered mobility devices, including e-bikes and e-scooters. The commissioner will establish the criteria
for this certification process, maintain and update a monthly list of all mechanics who are thereby certified and conduct outreach and education about this certification program.
Int 0826-2022 The use of non-compete agreements in contracts for freelance work, especially
in the fashion industry, can lead to unreasonable restrictions on freelancers being able to find
new work. This bill would prohibit persons from requiring freelance workers to enter into
non-compete agreements unless the hiring party agrees to compensate the freelance worker
during any period in which a non-compete agreement would restrict the freelancer from seeking
other work. This bill would also create a private right of action allowing freelancers to seek a declaratory judgment finding a non-compete agreement void and grant the Office of Labor Standards enforcement authority. The Corporation Counsel would also be able to investigate
and sue hiring parties who exhibit a pattern or practice of violations in this case.
Int 0824-2022 This bill would lower the monetary threshold for coverage under the Freelance
Isn’t Free Act from freelancers who provide services worth $800 or more in the immediately
preceding 120 days to those who provide services of $250 or more in the immediately preceding
120 days, and excepting certain licensed freelance workers from this lower threshold.
