New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9038: Enacts the "take the wheel act" which requires a driver be present in all motor vehicles operated for hire
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 9038 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the "take the wheel act" which requires a driver be present in all motor vehicles operated for hire. Primary sponsor: Luis Sepúlveda (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 9038A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires a driver be present in all motor vehicles operated for hire, seated behind the steering wheel and engaged in the task of driving.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sepúlveda | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Julia Salazar | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 9038A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION
- REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION