New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 1540: Relates to requiring certain child passengers in a taxi or livery to be restrained by a child restraint system
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 1540 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to requiring certain child passengers in a taxi or livery to be restrained by a child restraint system. Primary sponsor: Amy Paulin (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires that no person under four years of age shall be a passenger in a taxi or livery unless such person is restrained by a child restraint system; requires that no person four years of age or older but under age eight shall be a passenger in a taxi or livery unless such person is restrained in an appropriate child restraint system; establishes violations of such provisions shall be punished by a civil fine of up to fifty dollars.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Paulin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| William Colton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Dave McDonough | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Rebecca Seawright | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
- REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION