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NY S08929
Bill
Status
7/10/2018
Primary Sponsor
Martin Golden
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AI Summary
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Amends Executive Law Section 160-cc to expand the definition of "black car operator" to include TNC drivers logged onto a digital network while engaged in activities reasonably related to driving, even when not actively transporting passengers.
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Removes the original 12-month time restriction that limited workers' compensation coverage eligibility for TNC drivers permitted under Vehicle and Traffic Law Article 44-B.
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Repeals the expanded workers' compensation coverage provision one year after the act takes effect, but grandfathers TNC drivers permitted before the repeal to maintain their coverage.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to extending workers' compensation coverage to certain TNC drivers including a TNC driver that is logged onto a TNC digital network and is not engaged in a TNC prearranged trip but is engaged in an activity reasonably related to driving as a TNC driver.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.119
7/10/2018