New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York S9752: Prohibits the use of virtual reality headsets while operating a motor vehicle
Status: In committee, June 5, 2026
Prohibits the use of virtual reality headsets while operating a motor vehicle, limited use automobile, limited use motorcycle or bicycle.
What the bill says
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to prohibiting the use of virtual reality headsets while operating a motor vehicle.
From the introduced text, April 2, 2026:
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to prohibiting the use of virtual reality headsets while operating a motor vehicle THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Subdivision 24-a of section 375 of the vehicle and traffic law, as added by chapter 604 of the laws of 1983, is amended to read as follows: 24-a. It shall be unlawful to operate upon any public highway in this state a motor vehicle, limited use automobile, limited use motorcycle or bicycle while the operator is wearing more than one earphone attached to a radio, tape player or other audio device OR IS WEARING A VIRTUAL REALITY HEADSET. § 2. This act shall take effect on the sixtieth day after it shall have become a law. Effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized to be made and completed on or before such effective date. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD06762-01-5
Sponsors
- Jeremy Cooney (D, 56) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : COMMITTED TO RULES
- : ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- : 2ND REPORT CAL.
- : 1ST REPORT CAL.1280
- : REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
Votes
- Transportation Committee Vote (May 19, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Transportation Committee: COMMITTEE Vote (May 19, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Vehicle and Traffic Law
Common questions
- What is S9752?
- S9752 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Prohibits the use of virtual reality headsets while operating a motor vehicle.
- What does S9752 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to prohibiting the use of virtual reality headsets while operating a motor vehicle.
- What is the status of S9752?
- In committee as of June 5, 2026. Latest action: COMMITTED TO RULES (June 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored S9752?
- Jeremy Cooney (D, 56).
- Where is the official record for S9752?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9752
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