Transportation

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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in committee · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 3639: Relates to penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving a death

S 3639, "Nick's Law," increases penalties for drivers who flee the scene of an accident resulting in death. It upgrades the offense to a class B felony (with fines of $2,000-$30,000) instead of a lower misdemeanor, directly affecting drivers who leave such accidents without reporting. The bill also adjusts court procedures for adolescent offenders charged with this specific hit-and-run, requiring additional factors to be considered before transferring cases to family court. These changes aim to strengthen accountability for leaving death-related accident scenes.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties to class B felony for hit-and-run deaths, aligning with 'increases mandatory sentences' indicator for oppose stance.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances road safety by increasing penalties for hit-and-run deaths, directly addressing vehicle regulation safety standards within transportation policy.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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signed · New York · Senate May 4, 2026

S 10167: Relates to the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2026-2027 budget, authorizing certain payments and transfers

This bill directs the state comptroller to provide loans to specific transportation accounts, including those for transit authorities, railroads, and public transportation systems. It also authorizes a transfer of up to $48.85 million from the general fund to the MTA financial assistance fund and mobility tax trust account by March 31, 2027. The legislation takes effect immediately but will automatically be repealed once the official 2026-2027 budget is enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes funding transfers and loans to transportation accounts, directly advancing state budget management and public service funding.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes loans and transfers to fund transit authorities, railroads, and public transportation systems.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 8691: Relates to pre-trip safety checks for charter buses

Requires motor carriers that operate charter buses to have pre-trip safety briefings on the mandatory use of safety belts by passengers and fines for such violations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires safety briefings and fines for seatbelt violations on charter buses, directly enhancing transportation safety standards per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed both · New York · Assembly Apr 29, 2026

A 9259: Relates to pre-trip safety checks for charter buses

Requires motor carriers that operate charter buses to have pre-trip safety briefings on the mandatory use of safety belts by passengers and fines for such violations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates pre-trip safety briefings and seatbelt enforcement for charter buses, directly enhancing transportation safety standards per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 28, 2026

S 5516: Requires railroad corporations to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection when a freight train is parked in a train yard prior to traveling on tracks within the state

Requires railroad corporations to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection when a freight train is parked in a train yard prior to traveling on tracks within the state including, but not be limited to, a review of tracks, safety equipment, including brakes, and train cars.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates safety inspections for railroad operations, directly improving workplace safety standards for workers handling freight trains.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates safety inspections for freight trains, enhancing railroad safety standards directly supporting transportation safety protocols.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 4508: Establishes scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal

Establishes scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal to ensure all vehicular traffic is stopped while pedestrians are crossing in the same intersection.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances pedestrian safety at school intersections by stopping all traffic during crossings, directly aligning with transportation safety indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 3134: Relates to the creation of a toll-free hotline and a website where motorists can report potholes

S 3134 requires New York's Department of Transportation to create a toll-free hotline and website where drivers can report potholes and road defects on state highways, bridges, and other state-maintained roads. The website must display reported locations on a map, update the map every five days, and retain records for one year, while allowing anonymous reporting or contact information submission. It also mandates coordination with the Thruway Authority for highway defects and sharing reports with local officials for county and town roads. This system directly affects motorists reporting issues and the Department of Transportation, which must implement and maintain the reporting platform.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates hotline/website for pothole reporting, directly improving road infrastructure maintenance and safety on state highways.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 3276: Provides for state liability for potholes on state highways

S 3276 changes New York State's highway law to make the state liable for damages caused by potholes or other defects on state highways, but only if the state received actual or constructive notice of the problem. It removes a previous seasonal exception (previously limiting liability between May 1 and November 15) and clarifies that the state remains liable for defects in maintained highway sections where notice was given. The bill does not apply to defects in bridges the state doesn't control or to damages occurring outside the state's maintained highway sections. This directly affects drivers or property owners injured by unaddressed potholes on state roads after the state was notified of the hazard.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill holds state liable for pothole damages requiring proactive maintenance, directly strengthening highway infrastructure safety and accountability per NY highway law changes.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 24, 2026

S 5400: Exempts operators of law enforcement and fire department vessels from laws which regulate vessels on the navigable waters of the state while responding to emergencies

Exempts operators of law enforcement and fire department vessels from laws which regulate vessels on the navigable waters of the state while such operators are in the course of responding to emergencies.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts emergency vessel operators from regulations during emergencies, enhancing transportation safety by allowing faster emergency response.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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