Bill > A04849

This bill adds a new section to New York's general business law regulating "thirty-minute delivery services" - defined as websites, mobile apps, or internet services that advertise deliveries within 30 minutes. The bill requires these services to include a prominent disclaimer in their advertisements stating that delivery is not guaranteed within 30 minutes and that consumers should allow more time. The legislation also mandates that delivery services disclose to workers that they are not required to complete deliveries within 30 minutes and cannot be penalized for failing to do so. This could be done through a clear and conspicuous message in the service's mobile application. If a thirty-minute delivery service violates these provisions, they will be subject to a civil penalty ranging from $250 to $750 for each violation. The bill aims to prioritize worker safety and set realistic expectations for consumers by preventing delivery services from creating undue pressure on workers to meet unrealistic time constraints. The law will take effect 60 days after it becomes law, with immediate authorization for implementing regulations.

Business and Industry

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4849