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NY S06670
Bill
Status
9/27/2024
Primary Sponsor
Luis Sepulveda
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AI Summary
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Allows renewal of livery vehicle licenses that expired during the COVID-19 pandemic for a minimum of one year from the effective date under the same vehicle type requirements that existed at expiration, unless owners opt for current requirements.
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Prohibits livery vehicle owners from being penalized with additional charges or fees when renewing expired licenses during this window.
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Prevents renewed livery licenses from transferring base affiliation to ride-sharing companies that dispatch 10,000 or more trips daily in New York City using passenger-facing booking software.
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Does not affect the licensing entity's ability to regulate the number of for-hire vehicle licenses or enter into agreements requiring transition to hybrid or zero-emission vehicles by 2030.
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Defines the COVID-19 pandemic period as beginning March 7, 2020 (Executive Order 202) and ending after September 12, 2022 (expiration of Executive Order 11); takes effect 60 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Establishes the COVID-19 livery vehicle recovery act; provides any entity issuing for-hire vehicle licenses shall, for a minimum of one year upon the effective date of this act, allow for the renewal of livery vehicle licenses which expired during the COVID-19 pandemic, under the same vehicle type requirement that existed at the time of expiration unless the livery vehicle owner opts to renew at the current requirement; provides that livery vehicle owners seeking a renewal of an expired license during this open window shall not be penalized, such as through additional charges or fees.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.382
9/27/2024