S3729 (2025-26 session)
NY State bill
Requires portable electronic devices distributed after January 1, 2028 to automatically disable their texting and computer functions when the holder is operating a motor vehicle over 10 miles an hour; eliminates the exemption from provisions, relating to the use of portable electronic devices in motor vehicles, granted to commercial motor vehicles, police, firefighters and emergency vehicle operators.
- Title
- Requires portable electronic devices distributed after January 1, 2028 to automatically disable their texting and computer functions when the holder is operating a motor vehicle over 10 miles an hour
- Type
- New York State Senate bill
- Session
- 2025-26 session
- Status
- In Senate Committee
- Latest action date
- 2026-01-07
- In committee
- Consumer Protection
- Introduced
- 2025-01-29
- Law section
- General Business Law
Sponsors
- Andrew J. Lanza State Senator, District 24
Heard in committee
- Consumer Protection NY State Senate committee