Health Committee Rejects Move to Advance Bill Banning Horse-Drawn Carriages The New York City Council Committee on Health declined to advance Intro. 967, a bill sponsored by Council Member Holden that would effectively ban horse-drawn carriages; members debated animal welfare, worker protections and a city transition offer before the item failed in committee.

The NYC Council's Health Committee just rejected a controversial bill to ban horse-drawn carriages, igniting a fierce debate over animal welfare and worker rights.

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