Establishing the taxi and limousine commission’s authority over pedicabs, and to repeal subchapter 9 of chapter 2 of title 20 of such code relating to the department of consumer and worker protection’s oversight and regulation of pedicabs.

Where it stands: In the Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection; last step: consumer and worker protection postponed a decision on Oct 7, 2026.

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Mayor
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Official summary

This bill would transfer the licensing, oversight, and regulation of pedicabs from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) to the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC). The bill would require TLC to promulgate regulations, issue licenses to pedicab businesses and drivers, and enforce laws and regulations related to pedicabs. TLC would also be required to study and report on strategies to lower insurance premiums for pedicab businesses and drivers.

Timeline

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Introduced in the Council
Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.

City Council: “Introduced by Council”
Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Sent to committee
Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.

City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
Wed, Oct 7, 2026

Public hearing: Consumer and Worker Protection
Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
Wed, Oct 7, 2026

Consumer and Worker Protection postponed a decision
No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting

How members voted

No roll-call votes recorded yet.