Senate Bill S6845

                                 
BILL NUMBER: S6845

SPONSOR: KRUEGER
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring
third-party food delivery services to verify that any limited-use motor-
cycle operated by workers in the course of such delivery service is
legally registered

 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:

Requires third-party food delivery services to ensure limited-use motor-
cycles operated by employees in the course of their employment are
legally registered

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section one: Provides a short title of the bill

Section two: Amends the general business law to require third-party food
delivery services to ensure limited-use motorcycles operated by employ-
              

ees in the course of their employment are legally registered

Section three: Establishes the effective date

 
JUSTIFICATION:

This bill addresses the growing use of limited-use motorcycles by
employees or contractors working for third-party food delivery services.
As more delivery workers rely on mopeds to perform their duties, ensur-
ing that these vehicles are properly registered is essential for public
safety and legal compliance. By mandating that delivery services verify
the registration of these motorcycles, this bill aims to ensure that
only legally operated vehicles are used for deliveries. This reduces the
risk of unregistered or improperly maintained motorcycles being on the
road. As well, it ensures that third-party services are adhering to
vehicle and traffic regulations, promoting a safer environment for both
delivery workers and the general public.

Additionally, the bill requires that food delivery services retain
records of verification for a minimum of one year after the termination
of an employee or contractor's engagement. This provision helps maintain
transparency and accountability, making it easier to ensure compliance
with registration laws. In the event of an incident involving a limit-
ed-use motorcycle, having verifiable records will assist authorities in
determining whether the vehicle was properly registered at the time of
the delivery. This requirement not only enhances regulatory oversight
but also supports the safety of both the delivery workforce and the
communities they serve.

The legislature has already acknowledged the need to address the alarm-
ing number of unregistered mopeds on New York City streets. In 2024, we
unanimously passed a measure ensuring that new mopeds sold in our state
were registered at the point of sale. While the bill substantially
addressed any new moped sold. it did not retroactively apply to sales
that had been completed in the last few years. This new bill follows up
on that unanimously approved measure, ensuring that existing mopeds, not
just new ones, are registered with the state like any other vehicle.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

This is a new bill.

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:

None.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.