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NY S09959
Bill
Status
12/11/2024
Primary Sponsor
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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AI Summary
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Prohibits autonomous vehicles from operating as taxis, livery, or transportation network company vehicles in cities with populations of one million or more unless licensed by the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission as a taxicab.
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Requires the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission to establish an autonomous vehicle taxicab license and promulgate rules before licensing any autonomous vehicle.
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Mandates rules cover license issuance process, restriction to taxicab medallion owners, safety standards, insurance requirements, trip data reporting, and vehicle standards including wheelchair accessibility and emissions levels.
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Authorizes the commission to deny applications or suspend/revoke licenses for non-compliance with established rules after notice and opportunity to be heard.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Provides that no autonomous vehicle may be used for taxi, livery or transportation network company vehicle services in any city with a population of one million or more without first being licensed by the New York City taxi and limousine commission; requires the New York City taxi and limousine commission to establish a license for use of an autonomous vehicle as a taxicab and to promulgate rules regarding such license and the operation of autonomous taxicabs.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
12/11/2024