Bill > S05394

This bill mandates additional safety equipment requirements for stretch limousines operating in New York state. Specifically, it requires that all stretch limousines (defined as altered motor vehicles with seating for nine or more passengers used for commercial passenger transportation) be equipped with a necessary quantity of window break tools and operational fire extinguishers. The bill defines a "window break tool" as a device that can be used to open windows during an emergency and can be safely stored when not in use. The equipment requirements must be prescribed by the Commissioner of Transportation in consultation with another unnamed commissioner. The bill excludes historical motor vehicles and collector's items from these requirements. The legislation will take effect two years after becoming law, with a provision that it can be nullified if federal agencies determine it would make New York ineligible for federal funds or if a court finds it non-compliant with federal law. The purpose of this bill appears to be enhancing passenger safety in commercial stretch limousines by ensuring they have emergency escape and fire suppression equipment readily available.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5394