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Int 0943-2026-A Bill Enacted (Mayor's Desk for Signature)

Prohibiting the operation of horse drawn cabs and establishing a horse drawn cab industry transition plan, and to repeal multiple sections of the administrative code of the city of New York, relating to carriage horses and horse drawn cabs.

Where it stands: Passed the Council on Nov 4, 2026 and is waiting for the Mayor’s signature.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee hearing
  3. Committee vote
  4. Council vote
  5. Mayor (current step)
  6. Law

Official summary

This bill would wind down the horse drawn cab industry by prohibiting the issuance of licenses for carriage horses, horse drawn cabs, and horse drawn cab drivers on or after June 1, 2028. Any licenses active as of the effective date of the bill would permanently expire on May 31, 2028, and would no longer be subject to renewal requirements. This bill would require the humane disposition of carriage horses and prohibit their sale or transfer for inhumane purposes, such as for slaughter or for use in another horse drawn cab business. This bill would also require an agency or agencies designated by the Mayor to establish a horse drawn cab industry transition plan by April 1, 2027 for horse drawn cab owners, drivers and other workers engaged in the horse drawn cab industry, including stable workers. Such plan would include a workforce transition program, consideration of a program to assist carriage horse owners with the disposition of their horses and equipment, and consideration of a program to provide compensation to horse drawn cab owners for the value of their businesses, licenses, and equipment.

Timeline

  1. Thu, Jun 11, 2026
    Introduced in the Council
    Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Introduced by Council”
  2. Thu, Jun 11, 2026
    Sent to committee
    Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.
    City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
  3. Wed, Jul 15, 2026
    Public hearing: Health
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Health: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
  4. Wed, Jul 15, 2026
    Health postponed a decision
    No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.
    Committee on Health: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
  5. Thu, Oct 22, 2026
    Public hearing: Health
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Health: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
  6. Thu, Oct 22, 2026
    Changes proposed
    A revised version was introduced in committee.
    Committee on Health: “Amendment Proposed by Comm” · meeting
  7. Thu, Oct 22, 2026
    Text amended
    The committee adopted a new version (the letter after the bill number changes).
    Committee on Health: “Amended by Committee” · meeting
  8. Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · version A
    Committee vote: approved
    Committee on Health voted on it.
    Committee on Health: “Approved by Committee” · meeting · roll call
  9. Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · version A
    Full Council vote: passed
    All 51 members could vote at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Approved by Council” · meeting · roll call
  10. Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · version A
    Sent to the Mayor
    The Mayor has 30 days to sign or veto.
    City Council: “Sent to Mayor by Council”
  11. Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · version A
    Public hearing: Mayor
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Mayor: “Hearing Held by Mayor”

How members voted

City Council · Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · Pass
40 yes7 no2 abstain2 absent / excused
Committee on Health · Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · Pass
6 yes3 no0 abstain0 absent / excused