Loading chat...
NY S00227
Bill
Status
1/9/2019
Primary Sponsor
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Requires all passengers age one year and older in taxicabs and for-hire vehicles to be restrained by a lap and shoulder harness belt, lap safety belt, or appropriate child restraint system
-
Passengers who violate seatbelt requirements face a civil fine of up to $50, with summonses for passengers under 16 issued to their parent or guardian
-
Operators of taxicabs and for-hire vehicles are not subject to fines for passenger non-compliance with seatbelt requirements
-
Exempts passengers with physician-certified physical disabilities that would prevent appropriate use of safety seats or belts
-
Requires all taxicabs and for-hire vehicles to display a notice informing passengers of seatbelt requirements, with violations subject to civil penalties up to $100 per day
Legislative Description
Requires the use of seatbelts by passengers in taxicabs and for-hire vehicles in the city of New York; also requires operators to display a notice informing passengers of such requirement.
Last Action
RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
2/19/2020