Committee on Health

Friday, November 14, 2025 · 10:00 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1

TL;DR

The Committee on Health held a hearing on a proposed law that would ban horse-drawn cabs in New York City. The committee voted to reject the proposal, meaning horse-drawn cabs will continue to be allowed to operate under current rules.

Key Decisions

  • Ban on horse-drawn cabs in New York City Failed
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Agenda

  1. Int 0967-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the operation of horse drawn cabs, and to repeal sections 17-334.1, 19-174, 20-377, 20-377.1, 20-380, 20-381, 20-381.1, 20-381.2, 20-382 and subdivisions b, c, and d of section 20-383 of the administrative code of the city of New York, relating to carriage horses and horse drawn cabs
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. Roll Call
  3. Int 0967-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the operation of horse drawn cabs, and to repeal sections 17-334.1, 19-174, 20-377, 20-377.1, 20-380, 20-381, 20-381.1, 20-381.2, 20-382 and subdivisions b, c, and d of section 20-383 of the administrative code of the city of New York, relating to carriage horses and horse drawn cabs
    Introduction
    Action: Defeated by Committee Failed

    The Introduction failed by Roll Call vote and was defeated in committee.

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