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NY S09038
NY S09038Requires a driver be present in all motor vehicles operated for hire, seated behind the steering wheel and engaged in the task of driving.
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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to requiring a driver be present in all motor vehicles operated for hire
AI Summary
This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to require that any motor vehicle operated for hire, meaning a vehicle used to transport passengers for payment, must have a human driver physically present in the vehicle, seated behind the steering wheel and actively driving, and prohibits such vehicles from being operated by an automated driving system without a human driver.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (on 01/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9038 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S09038&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S09038 |
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