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passed · New York · Senate May 18, 2026

S 3247: Relates to electric vehicle charging

Requires all newly-constructed electric vehicle charging stations available for public use which are capable of accepting payment to accept all major credit cards.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires universal payment acceptance at EV charging stations, improving accessibility and promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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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 Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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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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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 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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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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passed · New York · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 1148: Enacts the rider representation act relating to membership on the board of the metropolitan transportation authority

Provides voting membership to existing non-voting rider representatives on the MTA Board, provides for enhanced representation of MTA riders with disabilities.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances rider representation on MTA Board, improving governance of public transit system without direct funding but strengthening rider voice in transportation decision-making.65% 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 Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 4804: Relates to establishing first responder safety zones

This bill establishes "first responder safety zones" on highways, defining them as areas up to 660 feet around facilities where fire, police, or ambulance vehicles are stationed. Within these clearly marked zones, the maximum speed limit for drivers is set at 15 miles per hour. Drivers are required to yield the right of way to emergency vehicles with active lights during an emergency within or entering these zones, and also to pedestrians crossing the roadway. Violations, such as failing to yield or exceeding the speed limit, carry fines, and a third offense for failing to yield can result in a one-year license suspension.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates safety zones to protect first responders from traffic hazards, directly improving workplace safety for emergency personnel.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes highway safety zones with 15mph speed limits and yielding requirements for emergency vehicles, directly enhancing road safety infrastructure and operations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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