New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 7956: Requires human safety operators for certain autonomous vehicles
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 7956 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires human safety operators for certain autonomous vehicles. Primary sponsor: Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families). 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.
Prohibits any motor vehicle with a manufacturers' gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand one pounds or more which utilizes autonomous vehicle technology from being operated on public highways unless a natural person holding a valid license for the operation of the motor vehicle's class is present within such vehicle.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Harckham | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 40 |
| Jeremy Cooney | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 56 |
| Shelley Mayer | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 37 |
| Rob Rolison | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
“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