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NY A11283
Bill
Status
7/25/2018
Primary Sponsor
Felix Ortiz
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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