Transportation

died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 7955: Relates to school bus stop-arm cameras

This bill clarifies how traffic violations caught by school bus stop-arm cameras are processed. It specifies that violations (when drivers pass a stopped school bus with its stop arm extended) must be handled by a Traffic Violations Bureau or designated court, treating camera-generated notices like standard traffic tickets. The bill allows remote adjudication for these cases and ensures courts follow existing traffic law procedures when reviewing them. It directly affects drivers who violate stop-arm laws, traffic enforcement agencies, and local courts handling these infractions.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationClarifies enforcement of school bus stop-arm violations, enhancing road safety standards per traffic regulations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 7717: Sets maximum rates that may be charged for the towing and subsequent storage of a motor vehicle

This bill sets maximum fees for towing and storing vehicles outside New York City. It caps towing charges at $100 plus tolls for passenger cars (under 4,500 lbs) and establishes tiered rates for larger vehicles based on weight, ranging from $125 to $300 for the first mile. Storage fees are limited to $25 per day for the first three days and $27 daily thereafter for passenger vehicles, with higher rates for large vehicles up to $75 per day. The law prohibits unlicensed operators from charging fees and excludes existing contracts or vehicles involved in accidents from certain rate rules. It applies statewide except to New York City (population over 1 million).

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directly regulates vehicle towing fees under vehicle regulations, a core aspect of transportation policy, preventing overcharging and ensuring fair consumer practices.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 4646: Relates to multiple violations of the highway construction or maintenance work area photo speed violation monitoring system

Suspends the registration of vehicles which have been documented multiple times by a photo speed violation monitoring system for speeding in a highway construction or maintenance work area.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnforces speed limits in highway work zones to enhance safety, directly addressing transportation infrastructure safety through penalties for violations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1542: Requires persons the ages of 16 or 17 to wear a helmet when riding a class one or class two bicycle with electric assist

This bill requires all 16- and 17-year-olds to wear a properly fitted, certified helmet when riding class 1 or class 2 electric assist bicycles (e-bikes). It directly affects teenagers using these specific e-bike types, mandating helmet use to improve safety. Violations carry a $50 civil fine, but courts may waive the fine if the rider provides proof of purchasing or renting a helmet, or demonstrates economic hardship preventing helmet access. The law takes effect April 1, 2025, after implementation of necessary rules.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates helmet use for e-bike riders (ages 16-17), directly enhancing transportation safety standards for a specific vehicle category.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 98: Requires electric corporations build make-ready infrastructure

S 98 requires electric corporations to cover the costs of "make-ready" infrastructure needed to charge electric vehicles for public fleets, such as government-owned buses, police cars, and school district vehicles. It mandates that corporations include 100% of their own infrastructure costs (like transformers and wiring) and at least 50% of customer infrastructure costs (like site wiring) in their rates - increasing to 90% in disadvantaged communities - so these expenses are shared across all utility customers instead of paid directly by fleet operators. This reduces upfront financial barriers for public entities transitioning to electric fleets while ensuring infrastructure costs are recovered through standard rate structures. The bill applies specifically to state, municipal, school district, and public authority fleets, not private businesses.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates utilities cover EV charging infrastructure costs, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel reliance in public transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates electric corporations fund EV charging infrastructure for public fleets, directly promoting clean transportation and reducing emissions from government vehicle fleets.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates infrastructure funding for EVs in public fleets, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 7763: Authorizes people who transport severely disabled persons as an eligible person to receive disabled person plates

Authorizes people who transport a severely disabled person as an eligible person to receive disabled person plates; defines who qualifies as eligible persons.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill modifies vehicle registration rules to improve accessibility for disabled transportation users, directly supporting transportation access via vehicle regulations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 3240: Relates to drivers of school buses using hands-free mobile telephones

This bill prohibits school bus drivers from using hands-free mobile telephones while operating a bus carrying students. It directly affects school bus drivers during student transport, with exceptions only for emergencies (like contacting emergency services) or when the bus is parked safely off the road. The law explicitly bans phone use during operation with students on board, except for emergency communications or specific official duties. The bill aims to reduce distractions for drivers transporting children, aligning with broader traffic safety goals.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prohibits school bus drivers from using phones during operation, directly enhancing workplace safety for drivers transporting students.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits school bus phone use during operation to enhance driver focus, directly strengthening transportation safety standards for student transport.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 8926: Relates to commuter passes on the New York state thruway in the Syracuse area

Authorizes the New York state thruway authority to issue annual short distance commuter permits which shall provide for travel at no charge between interchanges in permit areas.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes free commuter passes on NY Thruway, reducing costs for short-distance highway travel and promoting efficient use of existing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 8675: Enacts the "prevention of damage to critical infrastructure act of 2026"

Enacts the "prevention of damage to critical infrastructure act"; prevents junk dealers and scrap processors from selling metals that are used by critical infrastructure providers; defines terms.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill protects transportation infrastructure by preventing sale of metals used in critical systems, aligning with 'protect' indicator for transportation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 7802: Relates to demonstration programs imposing monetary liability on the owner of a vehicle for failure of an operator thereof to comply with certain posted maximum speed limits in the town of Yorktown

Authorizes the town of Yorktown, Westchester county, shall have the ability to install and operate photo speed violation monitoring systems within construction or maintenance work areas that fall within the border or jurisdiction of such municipality; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes photo speed monitoring in construction zones to enforce speed limits, directly enhancing road safety in transportation infrastructure areas.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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