New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S06270

Introduced
3/7/25  

Caption

Requires third-party food delivery services to factor compliance with certain vehicle and traffic laws when assigning workers to delivery routes when such delivery may involve the operation of a bicycle with or without electric assist.

Summary

Bill S06270, known as the 'Consider Safety Act', aims to amend the general business law in New York by requiring third-party food delivery services to consider compliance with specific vehicle and traffic laws when assigning delivery routes to workers operating bicycles, including those with electric assist. The bill defines key terms such as 'worker' and 'delivery route assignment algorithm' and mandates that compliance with traffic laws be weighted equally with speed and efficiency in route assignments. It also stipulates that delivery services must make a good faith effort to assign routes to workers with a higher compliance rate when there are more workers than deliveries available.

Impact

If enacted, this bill would significantly alter the operational protocols of third-party food delivery services in New York by integrating compliance with vehicle and traffic laws into their delivery assignment algorithms. This could lead to improved safety for both delivery workers and the general public, as it encourages adherence to traffic regulations. Additionally, the bill empowers the attorney general to enforce compliance through civil actions and penalties, thereby enhancing regulatory oversight of delivery services.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill S06270 appears to be cautiously optimistic, with support for its intent to improve safety for delivery workers and the public. However, there may be concerns regarding the feasibility of implementing such compliance measures and the potential impact on delivery efficiency and worker earnings.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise from delivery service companies regarding the practicality of collecting and utilizing compliance data, especially for those that do not currently track such information. There may also be debates about the balance between safety and efficiency, as some stakeholders might argue that strict compliance requirements could hinder delivery operations and affect worker compensation.

Companion Bills

NY A06544

Same As Requires third-party food delivery services to factor compliance with certain vehicle and traffic laws when assigning workers to delivery routes when such delivery may involve the operation of a bicycle with or without electric assist.

NY A06270

Same As Requires all authorities having jurisdiction over a population exceeding five thousand residents to adopt a residential automated solar permitting platform by June thirtieth, two thousand twenty-seven.

Previously Filed As

NY S10146

Requires third-party food delivery services to factor compliance with certain vehicle and traffic laws when assigning workers to delivery routes when such delivery may involve the operation of a bicycle with or without electric assist.

NY A06544

Requires third-party food delivery services to factor compliance with certain vehicle and traffic laws when assigning workers to delivery routes when such delivery may involve the operation of a bicycle with or without electric assist.

NY A05858

Requires third-party food delivery services to verify that limited-use motorcycles and motor vehicles operated by workers in the course of making deliveries for such third-party delivery service are legally registered; requires that a third-party food delivery service shall not sell, share, or allow access to such information.

NY S06845

Requires third-party food delivery services to verify that limited-use motorcycles operated by workers in the course of making deliveries for such third-party delivery service are legally registered; requires that a third-party food delivery service shall not sell, share, or allow access to such information.

NY A07376

Requires third-party food delivery services and third-party grocery delivery services to provide the ability to include a gratuity at the same point in the online order process when the underlying order is placed; provides that customers shall not be required to pay a gratuity; provides that third-party food delivery services and third-party grocery delivery services shall not reduce the compensation of any worker as a result of gratuities; establishes penalties for violations of such provisions.

NY S01162

Requires third-party food delivery services maintain insurance through a group policy that covers bodily injury or death arising out of or resulting from qualifying accidents involving a delivery person.

NY S09089

Enacts the "food delivery worker safety and fair algorithms act" to prohibit food delivery platforms from utilizing or deploying any algorithmic management system that requires or incentivizes delivery workers to complete deliveries within a fixed or rigid time window that cannot reasonably be met while complying with all applicable traffic laws and safety regulations; penalizes, deactivates, suspends, deprioritizes, or otherwise limits a delivery worker's access to work opportunities for failure to meet delivery time estimates that do not account for traffic patterns, traffic congestion, weather conditions, restaurant delays, or lawful compliance with traffic signals, signage, and rules of the road; directly or indirectly incentivizes speeding, unsafe operation of a vehicle or bicycle, or disregard of traffic control devices, signage, or pedestrian right-of-way; and reduces pay, tips, bonuses, or access to incentives based on a delivery worker's refusal or inability to engage in unsafe or unlawful conduct.

NY A00070

Requires third-party food delivery services maintain insurance through a group policy that covers bodily injury or death arising out of or resulting from qualifying accidents involving a delivery person.

NY A10118

Enacts the "food delivery worker safety and fair algorithms act" to prohibit food delivery platforms from utilizing or deploying any algorithmic management system that requires or incentivizes delivery workers to complete deliveries within a fixed or rigid time window that cannot reasonably be met while complying with all applicable traffic laws and safety regulations; penalizes, deactivates, suspends, deprioritizes, or otherwise limits a delivery worker's access to work opportunities for failure to meet delivery time estimates that do not account for traffic patterns, traffic congestion, weather conditions, restaurant delays, or lawful compliance with traffic signals, signage, and rules of the road; directly or indirectly incentivizes speeding, unsafe operation of a vehicle or bicycle, or disregard of traffic control devices, signage, or pedestrian right-of-way; and reduces pay, tips, bonuses, or access to incentives based on a delivery worker's refusal or inability to engage in unsafe or unlawful conduct.

NY A04849

Requires a disclaimer to be included in any advertising for delivery services that advertise delivery within thirty minutes or less to say that delivery within such time is not guaranteed; prohibits delivery services from penalizing workers that fail to deliver within thirty minutes; requires disclosure to such workers that they are not required to deliver within thirty minutes.

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