S 9586 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits the operation of N.Y. city transit authority subways or trains without a conductor on board

This bill mandates that the New York City Transit Authority must have at least one conductor on every subway or train, with limited exceptions for current operations. The law defines a conductor as the staff member responsible for safety tasks like opening and closing doors, distinguishing them from the driver or engineer. Proponents argue this requirement enhances passenger safety and provides a critical first responder presence to handle emergencies or potential security threats. The measure applies immediately to all passenger trains operated by the authority.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Assembly Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 Last action Jun 5, 2026
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What changed between versions

S9586 S9586A · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to add three new sponsors and include a committee discharge, indicating it has moved past the initial review stage. The most significant substantive change is the modification of the conductor requirement, which now includes an additional exception for situations that are currently permissible, alongside the existing exception for trains with two or fewer cars.
Scope change
The bill's scope of applicability remains the same, targeting the New York City Transit Authority's subway and train operations.
REQUIREMENT

The requirement for a conductor on board was updated to include an additional exception for scenarios that are currently permissible, expanding the conditions under which a conductor might not be required.

PROCESS

The bill's procedural status was updated to reflect that it was read twice, ordered printed, and discharged from the Committee on Transportation, moving it closer to final passage.

SCOPE

Three new sponsors (Senators Addabbo, Fernandez, and Martinez) were added to the bill, broadening the coalition of legislators supporting the measure.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2026 · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

How they voted

582
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
Jun 4, 2026
D Democratic41
37 Yea 1 Nay 3
90% Yea
R Republican22
21 Yea 1 Nay
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
4
Committee
3
Amendments
2
Jun 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Jun 5, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jun 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 4, 2026
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
May 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 9586A
upper
May 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
Mar 26, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

Sponsors