Transportation

in committee · New York · Senate Mar 9, 2026

S 9395: Relates to enforcement of owner liability for failure of an operator to stop for a school bus

Provides that the use of school bus photo violation monitoring systems shall be limited to the geographic boundaries of school districts which adopt resolutions opting into such programs.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens school bus safety enforcement through photo violation monitoring systems, enhancing transportation safety standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Traffic Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 20, 2026

S 9530: Enacts the crash victims bill of rights

Enacts the "crash victims bill of rights"; requires accident reports to be delivered to victims of accidents or their next of kin; requires victim impact statements to be delivered at traffic infraction hearings by injured parties or their next of kin; requires employers to grant leave of absence to employees delivering a victim impact statement at a traffic infraction hearing; directs the superintendent of financial services to conduct a study and complete a report on certain automobile crash information.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances victim rights in traffic cases by requiring impact statements and employer leave, strengthening victim participation in criminal justice processes.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill requires employers to grant leave for employees delivering victim impact statements, expanding worker benefits and protecting employee rights.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by improving victim rights and requiring victim impact statements at traffic hearings, strengthening accountability in crash cases.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 10486: Relates to required accident damage reporting

Requires the cost or estimated cost of repairs for any motor vehicle damaged in such accident, or if a motor vehicle involved in such accident incurred no damage then a notation of such fact to be included in accident reports and for such information to be disclosed in reports made by motor vehicle condition reporting agencies.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by requiring detailed accident damage reporting, improving data collection for vehicle condition reporting agencies.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 10454: Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Ithaca

This bill authorizes the city of Ithaca to implement a demonstration program using speed cameras in school zones to enforce speed limits and hold vehicle owners financially liable for violations. The program would allow the city to install photo monitoring systems in up to twelve school zones at a time during specified school-related hours, with strict requirements for equipment calibration, operator training, and privacy protections that limit image use to liability adjudication only. The authorization for this demonstration program would expire on December 31, 2030, and the bill was referred to the Transportation committee for further consideration.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enhances school safety by implementing speed cameras in school zones, protecting students and creating a safer learning environment during school hours75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by implementing speed cameras in school zones to enforce speed limits and hold violators accountable.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9431: Requires instruction on work zone safety awareness as part of the pre-licensing course

This bill mandates that all drivers complete a 30-minute work zone safety education module as part of their pre-licensing course before obtaining a driver's license. The required curriculum covers identifying construction zones, understanding traffic control devices like signs and flaggers, legal obligations to yield to emergency vehicles, and consequences of speeding violations in work zones. The Department of Motor Vehicles must develop this curriculum in consultation with transportation officials, safety experts, and industry representatives, while ensuring the material is available in both in-person and online formats. Completion of this training will be documented on each applicant's licensing record and verified through a dedicated exam question.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by mandating work zone education for drivers, improving road safety standards and protecting workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 10491: Relates to certain signal devices for railroad trains or other on-track equipment

Requires whenever any person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing where there is on-track equipment, the driver of such vehicle shall stop not less than fifteen feet from the nearest rail of such railroad, and shall not proceed until they can do so safely.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by requiring vehicles to stop at railroad crossings, protecting drivers and improving overall road safety standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 30, 2026

A 10758: Requires bike shares to equip all bicycles with electric assist with speed and location tracking technology

Requires bike shares to equip all bicycles with electric assist with speed and location tracking technology and to revoke customer account if such customers ride over the speed limit or against the flow of traffic.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill mandates location tracking technology and imposes penalties, restricting user privacy and limiting technology use freedom.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety through electric assist and tracking technology while promoting sustainable transportation via bike share improvements85% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 9358: Relates to establishing a pilot program to evaluate the impact of commuter vans accepting street hails

Directs the New York city taxi and limousine commission to establish a pilot program to evaluate the impact of commuter vans accepting street hails; authorizes commuter vans to accept hails from prospective passengers in the street in certain locations until June thirtieth, two thousand thirty; directs the New York city taxi and limousine commission to submit a report evaluating such pilot program to the mayor, the speaker of the council, the governor, the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly, no later than February first, two thousand twenty-eight and annually thereafter until the completion of such pilot program.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill expands commuter van services by allowing street hails, improving public transportation accessibility and options for commuters.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 24, 2026

S 9547: Relation to the state's liability for damages caused by defects on state roads

Imposes liability on the state for injuries or damage sustained by persons while traveling on state highways, if the same are caused by a defect or dangerous condition that the state had notice of, but did not repair.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill imposes state liability for road defects, enhancing transportation safety and accountability for highway conditions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 10431: Establishes a supplemental motor vehicle registration fee for counties outside the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District

Establishes a $25 annual supplemental motor vehicle registration fee for counties outside the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District; dedicates the revenue to upstate public transportation systems.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates new tax revenue dedicated to upstate public transportation systems, directly funding essential public services and infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes supplemental fee dedicated to upstate public transportation systems, directly funding transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Transportation Funding Vehicle Registration

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