Loading chat...

NY A11283

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/25/2018

Primary Sponsor

Felix Ortiz

Click for details

Origin

Assembly

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires transportation network companies (TNCs) to implement documented policies ensuring accessibility for passengers with disabilities, including compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and accommodation of service animals.

  • Prohibits TNCs from imposing additional charges on passengers with physical disabilities or those using service animals, and mandates that mobile applications allow users to indicate required accommodations when requesting service.

  • Requires the New York City commission to promulgate rules ensuring all for-hire vehicle services provide ADA-required accommodations and allow passengers to indicate accessibility needs through mobile applications or other service request methods.

  • Establishes the on-demand vehicle accessibility fund in the state comptroller's office, funded by a twenty-cent surcharge per TNC trip, with revenues designated for state transportation department investments in accessible on-demand vehicle services.

  • Takes effect thirty days after becoming law.

Legislative Description

Relates to transportation accommodations for passengers with disabilities; requires compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and indication for accommodations when requesting a ride; creates an on-demand vehicle accessibility fund.

Last Action

referred to transportation

7/25/2018

Committee Referrals

Transportation7/25/2018

Full Bill Text

No bill text available