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NY S07348

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Lanza

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the offense of unlawfully fleeing a TLC enforcement officer or police officer to cover drivers of any vehicle licensed by the Taxi and Limousine Commission, rather than only HAIL license holders stopped in prohibited street hail zones

  • Adds fleeing "on foot" as a qualifying method of escape, in addition to the existing provisions for fleeing by vehicle

  • Maintains the misdemeanor classification with penalties of $750-$1,000 fine, up to 90 days imprisonment, or both

  • Defines the offense as traveling over 300 feet without stopping or engaging in reckless driving after being directed to remain stopped by an officer

Legislative Description

Relates to the penalty for unlawfully fleeing a uniformed officer of the New York city taxi and limousine commission.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CITIES 1

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Cities 14/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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