New York lawmaker proposes bill that could prevent Tesla from operating sales centers in state

New York State Sen. Pat Fahy introduced legislation this week that could lead to Tes losing its five direct-sales locations in the state by July 2026.

The bill would require a cap of five licenses for electric vehicle manufacturers in the state but allow other companies, such as Rivian and Lucid, to compete for those permits as a way to push Tesla out of the state. 

The bill, if passed, would essentially cut Tesla out of the state, according to Sawyer Merritt, an electric vehicle expert.