S 2268 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

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

This bill (S 2268) prohibits bus, taxi, and livery vehicle drivers from using hands-free mobile phones while operating a moving vehicle. It allows exceptions for contacting emergency services (like police, fire, or hospitals), for dispatch purposes, or when the vehicle is parked properly (not for passenger drop-offs/pick-ups). The law specifically bans hands-free phone use during driving but permits it only in the defined emergency or operational scenarios. It directly affects professional drivers of these vehicle types operating on public roads.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 Last action Jan 16, 2025