New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S07466

Introduced
4/17/25  

Caption

Requires any entity doing business in this state and engaged in the business of mass-transportation of the general public on an airplane, railroad train, bus or cruise ship to update its reservation, ticketing and check-in website applications to include an additional gender marker option to allow travelers to select their gender based on self-attestation, regardless of the sex assigned at birth; provides exceptions.

Impact

The implementation of S07466 is expected to have significant implications for state laws regarding gender identity and inclusion. It represents an advancement in the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals within the public transportation sector, promoting a more inclusive environment for all travelers. The law would require compliance from mass transportation companies statewide, thereby influencing their operational systems and customer service protocols to accommodate the new gender options effectively.

Summary

Bill S07466, introduced by Senator Hoylman-Sigal, mandates that entities engaged in mass transportation, including airlines, trains, buses, and cruise ships, must update their reservation and ticketing systems to include an additional gender marker option. This bill aims to enhance inclusivity for travelers who identify as transgender, gender non-binary, or gender non-conforming by allowing them to select their gender based on self-attestation, regardless of their sex assigned at birth. This new gender marker could be 'Unspecified', 'Undisclosed', or 'X', among other variations.

Contention

Notably, the bill does have exceptions. It will not apply to governmental entities, providers of private transportation services, or mass-transport services that do not require reservations or ticket purchases. This aspect has been a point of discussion, as it may raise questions about fairness and accessibility among different transportation systems. The exclusions may lead to some mass transit entities not being required to comply, which could undermine the bill's intent of universal inclusivity in transportation.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY A06668

Requires any entity doing business in this state and engaged in the business of mass-transportation of the general public on an airplane, railroad train, bus or cruise ship to update its reservation, ticketing and check-in website applications to include an additional gender marker option to allow travelers to select their gender based on self-attestation, regardless of the sex assigned at birth; provides exceptions.

NY S06974

Requires any entity doing business in this state and engaged in the business of mass-transportation of the general public on an airplane, railroad train, bus or cruise ship to update its reservation, ticketing and check-in website applications to include an additional gender marker option to allow travelers to select their gender based on self-attestation, regardless of the sex assigned at birth; provides exceptions.

NY A03887

Requires that certain contracts let by the office of general services be reserved for small businesses, including minority-owned business enterprises and women-owned business enterprises.

NY S01477

Establishes the small business crime prevention services program to provide small businesses with information on strategies, best practices and programs offering training and assistance in prevention of crimes in and around the premises of small businesses or otherwise affecting small businesses, including but not limited to: assault, arson and other violent felony offenses; robbery, burglary, theft, identity theft counterfeiting, check and credit card fraud and other fraud; and vandalism, graffiti and other property damage; provides that information on eligibility and applications for financial assistance be made available to small businesses; authorizes the New York state urban development corporation to provide loans, loan guarantees, interest subsidies and grants to small businesses, municipalities, not-for-profit corporations or other organizations for the purpose of preventing crimes against small businesses or on the premises or in the vicinity of small businesses; makes related provisions.

NY A08116

Establishes the small business crime prevention services program to provide small businesses with information on strategies, best practices and programs offering training and assistance in prevention of crimes in and around the premises of small businesses or otherwise affecting small businesses, including but not limited to: assault, arson and other violent felony offenses; robbery, burglary, theft, identity theft counterfeiting, check and credit card fraud and other fraud; and vandalism, graffiti and other property damage; provides that information on eligibility and applications for financial assistance be made available to small businesses; authorizes the New York state urban development corporation to provide loans, loan guarantees, interest subsidies and grants to small businesses, municipalities, not-for-profit corporations or other organizations for the purpose of preventing crimes against small businesses or on the premises or in the vicinity of small businesses; makes related provisions.

NY A06664

Provides that no person shall be denied equal rights under the laws of this state or any subdivision thereof based on that person's sexual orientation or actual or perceived gender identity, appearance, behavior, expression, or other gender-related characteristic regardless of the sex assigned to that person at birth, including, but not limited to, the status of being transgender.

NY A03055

Relates to requiring businesses to meet certain green requirements to be eligible for the START-UP NY program; businesses operating in newly constructed buildings shall be powered by at least thirty-five percent alternative energy; businesses operating in already existing buildings shall utilize at least forty-five percent less electricity than neighboring businesses of similar size and business type.

NY A07733

Relates to consideration of the potential impacts of a proposed rule on small businesses and local governments; requires additional efforts to notify interested small businesses or local governments and/or organizations representing their interests of proposed rules.

NY S09951

Requires or allows licensing entities to suspend business licenses for certain businesses that are charged or convicted of wage theft; establishes reporting requirements for wage theft convictions.

NY S00700

Requires certain businesses to offer identity theft prevention and mitigation services in the case of a security breach; exempts businesses under financial hardship.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.