Requires the metropolitan transportation authority install fire extinguishers in every subway station and each subway car and bus
Bill A 7985 requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to install fire extinguishers throughout its transit system. It mandates that one encased, alarmed, and publicly accessible fire extinguisher be placed inside every subway station. Additionally, the bill stipulates that one such fire extinguisher must be installed in each subway car and bus operated by the MTA. This legislation directly affects the MTA by imposing new equipment installation requirements.
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in committee
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Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Apr 16, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
Apr 16, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Jaime Williams
DDemocratic
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