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October 22, 2026

New York City Council Passes Romanch's Law to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages by June 2028

  • The New York City Council voted 40-7 to ban horse-drawn carriages by June 1, 2028, following the death of Romanch Mahajan in a carriage accident.
  • The legislation requires a transition program for over 150 active carriage drivers, including job training and career counseling, but does not guarantee financial compensation.
  • The bill is now awaiting Mayor Zohran Mamdani's signature and will require a humane placement plan for the horses.
  • The Transport Workers Union plans to challenge the ban in federal court, arguing it violates property rights and lacks an economic impact analysis.

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