Transportation

passed · New York · Senate May 13, 2026

S 2517: Relates to ignition interlock devices

Requires proof of installation, maintenance and regular use of ignition interlock devices when use of such a device is ordered by a court; extends the period of suspension and revocation of a license until such proof is provided.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires ignition interlock device compliance for court-ordered cases, enhancing vehicle safety regulations within transportation policy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 1665: Relates to operators of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle or pedestrian

Senate Bill S 1665 updates the rules for vehicle operators when overtaking bicyclists and pedestrians in New York State. Outside of New York City, drivers passing a bicycle must now use "due care," which includes moving to an adjacent lane if safe, or passing at least three feet away. Similar "due care" requirements are also established for drivers passing pedestrians in these areas. For New York City, the bill retains the existing rule for drivers to pass bicycles at a safe distance and does not introduce specific new provisions for passing pedestrians.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationUpdates vehicle passing rules for cyclists/pedestrians with due care requirements, enhancing road safety standards in transportation regulations.95% 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 absent

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in committee · New York · Senate May 7, 2026

S 6370: Relates to a state transportation plan

Requires the commissioner of transportation to submit a minimum twenty-year forecast period, assessing the long-range needs during such period on the pavement and bridge conditions of the state and local highways and bridges under the jurisdiction of such commissioner.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates biennial assessment of transportation infrastructure needs, enabling informed funding decisions and long-term planning for infrastructure improvement.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 9216: Directs the department of transportation and certain public authorities to study certain bridges spanning bodies of water connected to deep water ports in the state

Directs the Department of Transportation, the Bridge Authority, the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel authority, the Thruway authority, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to each conduct a study of certain bridges spanning bodies of water connected to deep water ports in the state to determine whether such bridges have the structural integrity to withstand an impact from large vessels such as cargo ships, oil tankers and cruise ships; requires a report and recommendations; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates safety study of port bridges to ensure structural integrity against vessel impacts, enhancing transportation infrastructure safety.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 8910: Increases penalties for reckless operation and unauthorized modification of electric personal mobility devices

Provides a tiered penalty structure for the reckless operation of electric personal mobility devices including fines, confiscation of the device and potential misdemeanor charges; provides penalties for the illegal modification of electric personal mobility devices.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by imposing new penalties for e-device operation/modification, increasing mandatory fines/misdemeanor charges without reform indicators.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill imposes penalties for reckless operation/modification of e-devices, enhancing road safety standards within transportation infrastructure.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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failed · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 4705: Repeals congestion pricing

This bill repeals New York City's congestion pricing program, which would have charged drivers a toll for entering Manhattan's central business district. It removes all legal provisions establishing the tolling program from the Vehicle and Traffic Law and related statutes, including the specific "central business district tolling program" reference. The repeal directly affects drivers who would have been required to pay the toll when entering the designated area. The key mechanism is the complete removal of the legal framework enabling the toll, ending the requirement for this specific fee. This is a straightforward policy change eliminating the congestion pricing mandate.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRepeals congestion pricing program, eliminating a transportation fee mechanism that managed traffic and funded transit.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Transportation

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in committee · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 5661: Relates to the operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles

This bill requires drivers to create a center rescue lane when an authorized emergency vehicle (like an ambulance or fire truck) approaches with lights and sirens. Drivers must immediately move to the right edge of the road (or left edge on one-way roads with three+ lanes) to clear a center path, especially in gridlock or multi-lane traffic. It specifies that drivers in the leftmost lane move left, rightmost lane drivers move right, and center lanes move toward the edge to form a clear center lane. The law applies to all drivers except when emergency vehicles are police or bicycle units, and it does not reduce an emergency driver's duty to operate safely.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires drivers to create emergency rescue lanes for faster emergency response, directly enhancing road safety during vehicle operations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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died · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 1343: Establishes the "clean fuel standard of 2026"

Establishes the "clean fuel standard of 2026"; provides such standard is intended to reduce greenhouse gas intensity from the on-road transportation sector, with further reductions to be implemented based upon advances in technology.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes clean fuel standard to reduce greenhouse gas intensity in transportation, directly advancing renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes clean fuel standard to reduce transportation GHG emissions, directly advancing climate goals per its summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes clean fuel standard targeting on-road transportation emissions reduction, directly advancing sustainable transportation policies per summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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in committee · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 343: Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor

Describes the role of the ignition interlock monitor as well as requirements of people charged with violations that require the installation of an ignition interlock device to comply with court orders.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enforces ignition interlock devices for DUI offenders, enhancing vehicle safety regulations within transportation policy.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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