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.