New York City Council voted on Oct. 22, 2026, to pass Romanch’s Law, phasing out horse-drawn carriages by June 1, 2028. The measure ends new license issuance and establishes a transition program for workers, while requiring humane placement for horses and barring their sale for slaughter or use in another carriage business. Supporters cite animal welfare concerns and public safety after an 18-year-old tourist died in a Central Park carriage accident in June. Drivers and union representatives oppose the measure.
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