S 9231 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Relates to equipping motor vehicles with radio devices

This bill makes it illegal for non-police individuals to install or use radio equipment in their vehicles that can receive police communications without first obtaining a permit from local authorities. The law specifically targets people who interfere with police radio transmissions and sets penalties of up to a $1,000 fine, six months in jail, or both for violations. However, the rule does not apply to licensed amateur radio operators using their own equipment or to state emergency service employees performing official duties. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced May 7, 2024 Last action Jun 5, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 5, 2024

How they voted

59–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 62
Jun 5, 2024
D Democratic41
39 Yea 2
95% Yea
R Republican21
20 Yea 1
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Jun 5, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
Jun 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 5, 2024
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
May 7, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
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P
Photo of Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
DDemocratic
NY
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