New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 793: Relates to the operation of autonomous taxicabs in N.Y. city
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 793 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the operation of autonomous taxicabs in N.Y. city. Primary sponsor: Micah Lasher (Democratic). It lists 2 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.
Provides that no autonomous vehicle may be used for taxi, livery or transportation network company vehicle services in any city with a population of one million or more without first being licensed by the New York City taxi and limousine commission; requires the New York City taxi and limousine commission to establish a license for use of an autonomous vehicle as a taxicab and to promulgate rules regarding such license and the operation of autonomous taxicabs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micah Lasher | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Robert Carroll | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Yudelka Tapia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
“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