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Amazon Warns Delivery Protection Act Could Cost $664/Household

9/4/2026

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Amazon opposes the Delivery Protection Act, saying it would add $664 per household annually.
Councilmember Tiffany Cabán, backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, introduced Intro 0518 requiring direct employment and banning subcontracting.
Amazon says the bill could raise per-package costs by 267% and increase yearly delivery bills by $664.
The New York Delivers Coalition warns the legislation could endanger over 10,000 local jobs at independent delivery firms.

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Amazon opposes the Delivery Protection Act, saying it would add $664 per household annually.
Councilmember Tiffany Cabán, backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, introduced Intro 0518 requiring direct employment and banning subcontracting.
Amazon says the bill could raise per-package costs by 267% and increase yearly delivery bills by $664.
The New York Delivers Coalition warns the legislation could endanger over 10,000 local jobs at independent delivery firms.