Transportation

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 2436: Prohibits the sale of ATVs and off-highway motorcycles in the city of New York

S 2436 bans the sale, lease, or rental of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and off-highway motorcycles within New York City. It directly affects sellers - including businesses, dealers, and individuals - who operate within the city limits. The bill imposes civil penalties of $1,000 for first violations and $2,000 for subsequent violations within a year, with each transaction counted as a separate offense. Enforcement is authorized for city departments and police, and vehicles used in violation may be impounded until fines are paid. The law does not restrict existing owners or vehicles used outside NYC.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationProhibits sale/lease of ATVs/off-highway motorcycles in NYC, directly restricting vehicle use under transportation regulations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 258: Enacts"Bryan Johnson's law"

Enacts "Bryan Johnson's law"; includes prior convictions of operation of a vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs as prior convictions of driving while intoxicated.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill expands vehicle regulation by treating vessel DUI as prior DWI, enhancing transportation safety through stricter penalties for impaired operation of vehicles.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 4, 2026

S 3071: Relates to establishing a task force on safety in school transportation

Senate Bill S 3071 establishes an 18-member task force focused on reviewing and promoting safety in school transportation. This task force will include education stakeholders, parents, teachers, administrators, and school bus personnel, along with state commissioners. Its duties involve studying current state laws, regulations, and programs related to school bus safety, pedestrian safety for students, and identifying best practices for bus stops and driver protocols. The task force is responsible for issuing a final report with recommendations to state leaders within 18 months, and the act itself will expire after 24 months.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes task force to review and improve school bus safety protocols, directly enhancing transportation safety standards95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 4980: Relates to the preservation of regionally significant projects with respect to agencies drawing on funds for new building projects

This bill expands existing law to protect "regionally significant projects" when state agencies fund new building projects. It directly affects state agencies using public funds for construction, ensuring projects that attract visitors from outside the local area and create private sector jobs cannot be blocked under current rules. The key provision requires agencies to first confirm with local leaders that a project meets two criteria: an independent analysis shows community benefits outweigh costs, and the project will preserve or increase private jobs. This specifically preserves tourism-focused developments like visitor attractions that meet these standards, without changing the existing rule limiting funding for projects where retail sales facilities exceed one-third of costs.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill protects regionally significant transportation infrastructure projects from being blocked by requiring community benefit analysis, ensuring continued development of visitor/jobs-creating projects.85% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3260: Extends the provisions of chapter 3 of the laws of 2020 relating to establishing the stretch limousine passenger safety task force

Extends provisions relating to establishing the stretch limousine passenger safety task force; authorizes the stretch limousine passenger safety task force to continue to hold public hearings and meetings to review the actions taken by the state and to publish a report of its findings.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill extends safety task force for stretch limousines, enhancing vehicle safety regulations under transportation topic.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1284: Requires instruction concerning traffic stops in pre-licensing courses

Relates to instruction concerning traffic stops in pre-licensing courses to provide drivers with their responsibilities when stopped by a law enforcement officer.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires driver education on traffic stop procedures, enhancing road safety awareness during police interactions per transportation safety indicators.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2255: Requires the MTA and the New York city transit authority to implement certain standards pertaining to applying and removing coatings from bridges, trestles, elevated subway and railway tracks and stations

Requires the metropolitan transportation authority and the New York city transit authority to implement certain standards issued by the society for protective coatings pertaining to applying and removing coatings from bridges, trestles, and elevated subway and railway tracks and stations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires safety standards for transit infrastructure coatings, enhancing structural maintenance and safety of bridges and tracks.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 440: Relates to lithium-ion battery safety resources for limited use motorcycles

This bill updates terminology in New York's lithium-ion battery safety resources to replace "moped" with "limited use motorcycle" (as defined in Vehicle and Traffic Law §121-b). It requires the Department of State to create and publish public safety resources covering fire prevention, charging, disposal, and emergency response for lithium-ion batteries used in limited use motorcycles, micromobility devices, and electric-assist bicycles. The resources must be accessible online and address hazards specific to these battery-powered devices. The bill became law on February 14, 2025, after passing both legislative chambers.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates safety resources for lithium-ion batteries in limited-use motorcycles/e-bikes, directly enhancing vehicle safety standards under transportation regulations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation