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NY S07466

NY S07466
Requires any entity doing business in this state and engaged in the business of mass-transportation of the general public on an airplane, railroad train, bus or cruise ship to update its reservation, ticketing and check-in website applications to include an additional gender marker option to allow travelers to select their gender based on self-attestation, regardless of the sex assigned at birth; provides exceptions.


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Introduced
04/17/2025
In Committee
04/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring certain mass transit providers to provide an additional gender option on systems used for reservations, ticketing and check-in in order to accurately reflect a traveler's gender

AI Summary

This bill requires mass transportation providers in New York state (including airlines, railroad trains, buses, and cruise ships) to update their reservation, ticketing, and check-in website applications by January 1, 2026, to include an additional gender marker option that allows transgender, gender non-binary, and gender non-conforming travelers to select their gender based on self-attestation, regardless of their sex assigned at birth. The additional gender option can be specified as "Unspecified", "Undisclosed", or "X", or any combination of these. The bill provides several exceptions to this requirement, including exemptions for governmental entities, private transportation services, city bus services, and transportation services that do not require advance reservations or ticket purchases. By allowing travelers to self-identify their gender, the bill aims to create a more inclusive and respectful experience for individuals whose gender identity may not align with traditional binary gender categories.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION (on 04/17/2025)

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