WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

A 1201

Requires transportation network companies to notify passengers who have reported an incident of sexual assault of certain information

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Anna Kelles and 4 co-sponsors

Requires ride-hailing firms to notify passengers who report a sexual assault with specific information, boosting victim access to details and safety oversight.

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · A 1201

Summary of Bill A 1201

Overview

Bill A 1201 would require transportation network companies (TNCs) to notify passengers who have reported an incident of sexual assault with certain information. The bill is currently in the early stage of the legislative process, having been introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the Transportation Committee.

Purpose and Intent

  • Promote victim notification and access to information following a reported sexual assault involving a ride provided by a TNC.
  • Seek to improve safety oversight and responsiveness by ensuring victims receive relevant information from the transportation provider related to their incident.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title)

  • Transportation network companies would be required to notify passengers who have reported a sexual assault incident.
  • The notification must convey “certain information” specified by the bill (the exact content, scope, and format would be detailed in the bill’s text).
  • Details such as timing, delivery method, and safeguards for privacy and data security are not provided in the summary and would be defined in the enacted text.

Note: The full substantive provisions (e.g., exact information to be provided, notification timelines, and any exceptions) are not included in the information provided. The summary reflects the bill’s stated purpose to require such notifications.

Affected Parties

  • Transportation network companies operating in the state (e.g., platforms similar to ride-hailing services).
  • Passengers who have reported an incident of sexual assault to a TNC or authorities.
  • Potentially state agencies responsible for transportation oversight and consumer safety, and victim-support organizations, depending on the bill’s detailed provisions.

Legislative Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Transportation Committee.
  • Legislative actions recorded: Two entries on January 9, 2025 showing “REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION.”
  • Related/Companion Bills:
    • A 4102 (prior-session)
    • S 5672 (companion)

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Amy Paulin
  • Cosponsors: Rebecca Seawright, David McDonough, David Weprin, Anna Kelles

Potential Implications

  • Compliance costs for TNCs to implement notification processes and ensure appropriate content is provided.
  • Enhanced access to information for victims could influence reporting behavior and safety outcomes.
  • Privacy and data-security considerations for handling incident-related information.

Next Steps

  • The Transportation Committee would typically review, possibly hold hearings, and consider amendments.
  • If approved by the committee, the bill would proceed to floor votes in the Assembly, then potentially move to the Senate (and/or be subject to companion bills S 5672).
  • Stakeholders may include TNCs, passenger safety advocates, and victim-services organizations.

For readers seeking the exact language and specific requirements, the bill text and any committee reports would provide the definitive details beyond this summary.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

Sign in to ask a question.