Bill > A00728

This bill requires the commissioner of the New York State Department of Labor to conduct a comprehensive study on the potential impacts of driverless vehicles on transportation and employment sectors. The study will specifically examine how autonomous vehicles might affect delivery and transportation services, the potential job losses in related occupations, and any other relevant information the commissioner considers important. The commissioner is mandated to complete and publish the report by December 31, 2026, distributing it to key state government officials, including the governor, senate and assembly leadership, and members of labor and transportation committees. The bill has a built-in sunset provision, meaning it will automatically expire and be repealed on January 1, 2027, after the report's completion and submission. By conducting this study, the state aims to proactively understand and prepare for the potential economic and workforce disruptions that emerging autonomous vehicle technology might create.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A728