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S 9938 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to sentences of imprisonment for offenses committed while using public transportation

Summary
Imposes certain sentences of imprisonment for offenses committed while using public transportation; creates the offense of reckless endangerment on public transportation as a class A-I felony.
Issues: ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by creating a new felony offense and imposing imprisonment, which restricts individual liberty and increases the scope of criminal justice enforcement.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by imposing stricter penalties for offenses on public transit, protecting passengers and improving system security.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
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Governor
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 Last action Apr 16, 2026
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Apr 16, 2026
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upper
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Steve Chan
Steve Chan
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
17
Co
Photo of Alexis Weik
Alexis Weik
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
8
Co
Photo of Andrew Lanza
Andrew Lanza
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence/Reform
NY
24
Co
Photo of Bill Weber
Bill Weber
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
38
Co
Photo of Dean Murray
Dean Murray
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
3
Co
Photo of George Borrello
George Borrello
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
57
Co
Photo of Mario Mattera
Mario Mattera
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
2
Co
Photo of Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
9
Co
Photo of Patrick Gallivan
Patrick Gallivan
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
60
Co
Photo of Rob Ortt
Rob Ortt
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
NY
62
Co
Photo of Steve Rhoads
Steve Rhoads
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
5