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NY S00227

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2019

Primary Sponsor

Brad Hoylman-Sigal

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

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

Committee Referrals

Cities1/9/2019

Full Bill Text

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