Transportation

failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5876: Enacts "Barreto's law"

Bill A 5876, known as "Barreto's law," establishes the new crime of vehicular manslaughter in the third degree. This bill directly affects individuals who cause the death of another person while operating a vehicle. A person can be charged with this crime if the death occurs while they are engaged in reckless driving or committing aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree. This new offense is classified as a class E felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new felony charge for vehicular manslaughter, expanding criminalization rather than reforming sentencing or enhancing accountability.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates felony for reckless driving causing death, enhancing vehicle safety regulations under transportation topic.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 21, 2026

A 2176: Relates to requiring motor vehicle dealers to search for recalls and make certain repairs prior to selling a used motor vehicle

This bill requires used car dealers in New York to check for safety recalls on vehicles before selling them. Dealers must make a good-faith effort to identify any outstanding manufacturer or NHTSA recalls and either fix the issues themselves or arrange for repairs to satisfy the recall. It applies directly to dealers selling used vehicles at retail, with violations subject to $5,000 penalties per offense. The law aims to ensure vehicles sold to consumers meet current safety standards before purchase.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires dealers to address vehicle safety recalls before sale, directly enhancing transportation safety standards for used vehicles.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1619: Eliminates the MTA's exemption from environmental quality review standards established by article 8 of the environmental conservation law

This bill eliminates the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) exemption from environmental review requirements under Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law. It directly affects the MTA by requiring all new transportation projects it plans, builds, or modifies to undergo standard environmental reviews. The key change removes specific language in the Public Authorities Law that previously exempted MTA activities from these reviews. As a result, MTA projects must now comply with the same environmental impact assessment standards as other entities.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRemoves MTA exemption from environmental reviews, requiring compliance with conservation law standards to assess project impacts. Strengthens regulatory oversight for transportation projects.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires environmental reviews for MTA projects, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure by ensuring compliance with environmental standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4552: Authorizes a parking permit system for park-and-rides in the borough of Staten Island in the city of New York

Authorizes a parking permit system for park-and-rides in the borough of Staten Island in the city of New York; requires residents of Staten Island to receive a permit free of charge and out-of-state residents to pay an annual fee for such permit.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes park-and-ride permit system to promote public transit access, reduce car dependency, and support transportation infrastructure management in Staten Island.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4147: Relates to enacting the "ghostbuster act"

S 4147, the "Ghostbuster Act," strengthens enforcement of license plate and vehicle identification number (VIN) requirements in New York. It mandates detailed violation notices including plate type, expiration date, and VIN, and allows officers to remove vehicles or attach mechanical devices (like boots) if plates are obscured, unreadable, or falsified. The bill directly affects drivers who cover plates, use fake VINs, or fail to maintain readable registration. Penalties include increased costs for vehicle removal/storage and registration suspension after three plate/VIN violations within five years. The law amends existing traffic code provisions to improve documentation and enforcement of plate compliance.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens enforcement of vehicle identification requirements to prevent fraud and ensure readable plates/VINs, directly enhancing transportation safety standards.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 16, 2025

A 4404: Establishes an online insurance verification system for motor vehicle insurance

This bill establishes a state-run online system requiring auto insurers to electronically report policy details (like issuance, cancellation, and vehicle identification) to the Department of Motor Vehicles. It directly affects insurers writing private passenger or commercial auto insurance in New York, who must submit data including policy numbers, vehicle IDs, and addresses to help identify uninsured vehicles. Key provisions mandate insurers to report policy changes within 14 days (for new policies) or 30 days (for cancellations), with the state using this data to verify insurance status during traffic stops or registrations. The system aims to streamline enforcement of insurance requirements without changing existing coverage standards.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates insurer reporting to identify uninsured vehicles, enhancing road safety - a key transportation safety measure.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4890: Requires forfeiture of vehicles for 6 months for second DWI offense and permanent forfeiture and registration denial for third DWI offense

Requires forfeiture of vehicles for six months for a second DWI offense and permanent forfeiture and registration denial for the third DWI offense; prohibits the issuance of a new license where there are two DWI convictions where physical injury has resulted from each offense.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enforces stricter penalties for DWI, enhancing road safety standards under vehicle regulation, directly advancing transportation safety policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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signed · New York · Senate Oct 27, 2025

S 5646: Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program

Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes school speed zones to enhance road safety near schools, directly supporting transportation safety measures per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3663: Relates to the limit upon real property tax levies by local governments

Relates to the limit upon real property tax levies by local governments; exempts real property owned by a city, town or village from taxes for infrastructure, road maintenance, snow removal, capital projects, consent order and smart growth initiative expenses and any extraordinary expenses required to respond to public health emergencies and pandemics.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts local government-owned properties from taxes for infrastructure, promoting fiscal responsibility by reducing government tax burdens for essential services.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts road maintenance and infrastructure costs from property taxes, enabling local funding for transportation projects.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4493: Establishes the disaster-related latent damage recovery grant program

Establishes the disaster-related latent damage recovery grant program to repair latent damage to public infrastructure, including publicly-owned roads, bridges, drainage and flood mitigation systems, electrical and mechanical systems and communication systems, and any ancillary infrastructure necessary for the safe operation of the components thereof, where such damage was the result of a natural disaster.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds repair of roads/bridges (transportation infrastructure) damaged by disasters, directly advancing transportation infrastructure maintenance.95% confidence

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