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Prohibits third-party food delivery platforms from employing algorithms that promote unsafe operation of e-bikes and scooters to improve safety for third-party food deliveries.

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New York Assembly Bill A. 3932 (2025-2026), the "safe delivery act," has not been enacted. It was referred to the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection and remains in committee. If enacted, it would add a new section 391-x to the general business law covering third-party food delivery apps. Under subdivision 2, a platform could not use algorithms that promote deliveries in a timeframe that can't be met on an electric-assist bicycle or electric scooter traveling faster than 15 mph while obeying state and local traffic laws. This would include any monetary or non-monetary incentive for shorter delivery or pickup times, and any penalty for not finishing within the specified time. Under subdivision 3, platforms could not penalize delivery workers for violating traffic laws during a delivery. Any penalty for a traffic violation could not exceed $5 in a day, and the violation would have to be documented by a traffic enforcement camera. Under subdivision 4, the chief information officer, the attorney general, and a representative of the mayor of a city with a population of one million or more could audit platform algorithms for violations. Under subdivision 5, a first violation would carry a fine of up to $250,000, and each later violation up to $500,000. Section 3 says the act would take effect 60 days after becoming law.

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