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Senator · Senate District 5
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History
- Referred to transportation
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 59–0
- Amended on third reading (t) 387a
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.611
- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
- Returned to senate
- Died in assembly
- Referred to transportation
- Delivered to assembly
Show 5 earlier actions
- Passed senateVote 60–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.139
- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
Companion bill
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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
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Fred Thiele
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the navigation law, in relation to providing an exemption from certain laws for operators of law enforcement and fire department vessels responding to emergencies on the navigable waters of the state
Purpose
This bill exempts law enforcement and fire departments from laws which regulate vessels on the navigable waters of the state while in the course of responding to emergencies.
Summary of provisions
Adds a new section 39-b of the Navigation Law to provide an exemption from certain laws for law enforcement and fire district vessels responding to emergencies on the navigable waters of the state.
Justification
NYS Navigation Law does not exempt bona fide law enforcement agencies and fire departments from deviating from the State Law when responding to emergencies or in pursuit of law enforcement or fire related activities. Such exemptions currently exist in the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law with regards to police and emergency vehicles.
This omission may become an issue of liability on the part of State, County and Local government. This legislation will remedy the situation.
Legislative history
2002-2008: Passed Senate; 2009-10: Senate Tourism, Recreation & Sports Development; 2011-14: Passed Senate.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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