Bill > A01888

This bill prohibits the operation of horse-drawn cabs in New York City and establishes specific guidelines for the humane sale or disposal of horses previously used in such businesses. The legislation removes all existing provisions related to horse-drawn cabs from the city's administrative code, effectively ending their operation. The bill defines a humane sale or transfer of a horse as one where the animal is sold or donated to either a private individual or an animal sanctuary with a signed assurance that the horse will be kept solely as a companion animal and not used for work or in another carriage business. Owners must provide detailed records of the sale or transfer to the city's department within five days, including the name and contact information of the new owner. By removing references to horse-drawn cabs throughout various sections of the administrative code, the bill comprehensively eliminates the legal framework that previously allowed these businesses to operate in New York City, with the intent of protecting the welfare of carriage horses.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1888