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.

New York Senate Bill S10146, introduced by Senator Erik Bottcher on April 30, 2026, requires third-party food delivery services to consider workers' compliance with specific vehicle and traffic laws when assigning delivery routes that may involve operating a bicycle, with or without electric assist. The bill aims to enhance safety by ensuring that delivery workers adhere to regulations such as driving on the right side of the roadway and obeying traffic signals. ([nysenate.gov](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S10146?utm_source=openai))

While there is no direct media coverage of Bill S10146, similar legislative efforts have been positively received. For instance, New York's inclusion of $90 million in payroll tax credits to support local journalism was hailed as a monumental win for local news. ([axios.com](https://www.axios.com/2024/04/21/ny-state-budget-local-journalism-tax-credits?utm_source=openai)) This suggests that initiatives aimed at public safety and worker accountability may garner favorable public opinion.

There is no direct media coverage of Bill S10146. However, the New York Police Department has previously expressed concerns about legislation that could compromise officer and victim safety. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/233dae52aa5da91f53fa4258f40756d0?utm_source=openai)) This indicates potential resistance from law enforcement agencies to regulations perceived as restrictive or challenging to enforce.