New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9751 — Relates to drivers of buses, taxis and livery vehicles using hands-free mobile telephones

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Prohibits certain vehicle drivers from using hands-free mobile phones while driving.

This bill makes it illegal for bus, taxi, and livery drivers to use hands-free mobile phones while operating their vehicles, with some exceptions. It aims to enhance road safety by limiting distractions for these drivers.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you drive a bus, taxi, or livery vehicle, you will no longer be allowed to use hands-free mobile phones while driving.

Summary

Prohibits drivers of a bus, taxi or livery from using hands-free mobile telephones; provides for certain exceptions.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. COMMITTED TO RULES

  2. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  3. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  4. 1ST REPORT CAL.1279

  5. REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does S9751 do?
Prohibits drivers of a bus, taxi or livery from using hands-free mobile telephones; provides for certain exceptions.
Who sponsors S9751?
S9751 is sponsored by Jeremy Cooney.
What is the current status of S9751?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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