Local law · Int 0556-2024
Requiring double decker sight-seeing buses to have at least one employee present on the upper level at all times when passengers are present
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring double decker sight-seeing buses to have at least one employee present on the upper level at all times when passengers are present
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require double decker sight-seeing tour buses to have at least one employee, who is a licensed guide, present on the upper level of the bus in addition to the driver at all times when passengers are present on the upper level.
Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
Cosponsors
Erik D. Bottcher
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Erik D. Bottcher
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Mar 7, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Mar 7, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
NYC Council