Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston
This bill authorizes the city of Kingston to install and operate a demonstration program of speed cameras in up to three school zones to monitor vehicle speeds during school hours and related activities. Under the new law, vehicle owners could be held financially liable if the operator of their car exceeds posted speed limits in these zones, with liability notices issued based on photographic evidence. The program includes strict requirements for equipment calibration, operator training, and privacy protections, ensuring that images do not identify drivers or passengers unless necessary and that records are destroyed after cases are resolved. The authorization for this demonstration program is set to expire on December 31, 2029.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Assembly Passage
Jun 2024
Signed into Law
Oct 2024
Introduced Feb 21, 2024
Signed Oct 23, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 6, 2024 · Assembly Jun 7, 2024
How they voted
55–6
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 62
Jun 6, 2024
D
Democratic41
95% Yea
R
Republican21
76% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Oct 23, 2024
Signed into law
SIGNED CHAP.438
upper
Jun 7, 2024
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Jun 6, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jun 6, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
May 22, 2024
Upper · Passed
AMENDED 8607A
upper
Feb 21, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michelle Hinchey
DDemocratic/Working Families
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