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S 5671 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Requires the department of transportation to promulgate rules and regulations for the installation of heat safety gauges on freight rail tracks, and requires the installation of positive train control systems

Summary
Requires the department of transportation to promulgate rules and regulations for the installation of heat safety gauges or hot bearing detectors on freight rail tracks in the state; requires the installation of positive train control systems on all freight trains operated within the state.
Issues: ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires heat safety gauges and positive train control systems, directly enhancing workplace safety for rail workers per Labor & Employment topic indicators.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires safety equipment installation on rail infrastructure, directly enhancing transportation safety standards per bill language.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Michelle Hinchey
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
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