Bill > A00550

This bill requires that for-hire vehicles with a chassis originally manufactured and then modified to transport ten or more passengers (including the driver) must be equipped with an operational carbon monoxide (CO) detector. The bill amends an existing section of the New York vehicle and traffic law, expanding safety requirements for large passenger vehicles. Specifically, the legislation mandates that the transportation commissioner, in consultation with the commissioner of transportation, will develop and implement regulations detailing the specifics of CO detector installation and maintenance. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can be deadly when people are exposed to high concentrations in enclosed spaces, making such detectors an important safety measure for vehicles that transport multiple passengers. The bill will go into effect 90 days after it becomes law, giving vehicle owners and operators time to comply with the new requirements. By requiring these detectors, the bill aims to prevent potential carbon monoxide poisoning incidents in vehicles designed to carry large groups of passengers.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A550