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NY A01540
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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AI Summary
- Children under 4 years old must be restrained in a child restraint system when riding as passengers in taxis or livery vehicles
- Children ages 4 through 7 must be restrained in an appropriate child restraint system when riding in taxis or livery vehicles
- Violations are punishable by a civil fine of up to $50
- Summonses may only be issued to parents or guardians (age 18 or older) who are present during the violation, not to the child
- Affirmative defenses include: children ages 4-7 who are restrained by a safety belt and measure over 4'9" tall and/or weigh over 100 pounds, or situations where the taxi/livery was not in compliance with vehicle equipment requirements
Legislative Description
Requires that no person under four years of age shall be a passenger in a taxi or livery unless such person is restrained by a child restraint system; requires that no person four years of age or older but under age eight shall be a passenger in a taxi or livery unless such person is restrained in an appropriate child restraint system; establishes violations of such provisions shall be punished by a civil fine of up to fifty dollars.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation1/10/2025
Full Bill Text
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