2017-2018 session: change session
Transportation bills
Bills on roads, bridges, transit, the MTA, vehicle and traffic law, and driver licensing. Most start in the Senate and Assembly Transportation Committees, which also handle speed and bus-lane camera programs and the many local road designations that pass each year.
Highest impact
Impact is how much a bill would change if enacted, from 1 (minimal) to 10 (transformational). Passage is our estimate of the chance it becomes law this session. How we score
- S1616Senate
Allow Transfer of Expired Fares
This bill requires the MTA to allow riders to transfer expired fare balances for up to two years after expiration.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S2560Senate
Add Free Metrocard Transfer
This bill requires the MTA to allow pay-per-ride Metrocard users at least two free transfers within two hours of fare payment.
Impact 7 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact7/10SignificantPassage0% - S7862Senate
Add Metrocard Transfer
This bill requires the MTA to allow two free transfers within two hours for pay-per-ride Metrocard users.
Impact 7 · Significant·Vetoed
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeVetoed - A208Assembly
Drug Tests for Bus Drivers
This bill requires all school bus drivers in New York to undergo pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing, regardless of commercial license status.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law - S6456Senate
Rochester Traffic Court Overhaul
This bill creates the Rochester Traffic Violations Agency to handle certain traffic infractions in Rochester, transferring responsibilities from existing administrative tribunals.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law - A1501Assembly
Monroe Traffic Ticket Reform
This bill authorizes the creation of a Rochester traffic violations agency to handle and process certain traffic infractions within the city.
Impact 6 · Moderate·0% to pass
Impact6/10ModeratePassage0% - A7572Assembly
Require Crash Drug Tests
This bill requires police to request field sobriety tests from drivers involved in accidents causing serious injury or death if there's reasonable belief of a serious traffic violation.
Impact 6 · Moderate·0% to pass
Impact6/10ModeratePassage0% - S2587Senate
Drug Tests for Bus Drivers
This bill requires all school bus drivers in New York to undergo pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing, regardless of license type.
Impact 6 · Moderate·0% to pass
Impact6/10ModeratePassage0% - S5749Senate
Seatbelts Required in Taxis
This bill requires taxi and livery drivers and front seat passengers aged 16 or older to wear seat belts.
Impact 6 · Moderate·0% to pass
Impact6/10ModeratePassage0% - S6091Senate
Update Pilotage Fee Rates
This bill updates the rate tables for calculating base pilotage tariffs at Sandy Hook, Sands Point, and Execution Rocks.
Impact 5 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact5/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law
Most likely to pass
Bills not yet signed or vetoed, by Passage score.
- S1616Senate
Allow Transfer of Expired Fares
This bill requires the MTA to allow riders to transfer expired fare balances for up to two years after expiration.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A208Assembly
Drug Tests for Bus Drivers
This bill requires all school bus drivers in New York to undergo pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing, regardless of commercial license status.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law - S6456Senate
Rochester Traffic Court Overhaul
This bill creates the Rochester Traffic Violations Agency to handle certain traffic infractions in Rochester, transferring responsibilities from existing administrative tribunals.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law - S6091Senate
Update Pilotage Fee Rates
This bill updates the rate tables for calculating base pilotage tariffs at Sandy Hook, Sands Point, and Execution Rocks.
Impact 5 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact5/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law - S6470Senate
Raise Pilotage Fees for Ships
This bill increases pilotage fees and minimum charge thresholds for vessels transiting New York state waters of Long Island Sound and Block Island Sound.
Impact 5 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact5/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law - A1258Assembly
Require Seatbelts in Taxis
This bill requires taxi and livery drivers and front seat passengers age 16 and over to wear seat belts.
Impact 4 · Low·Signed into law
Impact4/10LowOutcomeSigned into law - A249Assembly
Disability ID Cards Approved
This bill requires New York to create optional identification cards for individuals with developmental disabilities to assist in emergencies.
Impact 4 · Low·Signed into law
Impact4/10LowOutcomeSigned into law - A5305Assembly
Down's Syndrome License Plates
This bill creates a Down's syndrome awareness license plate and establishes a fund to support Down's syndrome research in New York.
Impact 4 · Low·Signed into law
Impact4/10LowOutcomeSigned into law
Recently signed or vetoed
- A11121Assembly
Test Drivers After Fainting
This bill allows the DMV to require medical exams for drivers involved in accidents caused by loss of consciousness and mandates a review of medical reporting procedures.
Impact 4 · Low·Vetoed
Impact4/10LowOutcomeVetoed - S6746Senate
Require Slow Vehicle Speed Signs
This bill requires certain slow-moving vehicles in New York to display both a slow-moving vehicle emblem and a speed identification symbol based on their design speed.
Impact 4 · Low·Signed into law
Impact4/10LowOutcomeSigned into law - S5079Senate
Report Potholes by Hotline
This bill requires New York to create a 24-hour toll-free hotline and website for motorists to report and track pothole repairs.
Impact 4 · Low·Vetoed
Impact4/10LowOutcomeVetoed - S5369Senate
Notify Owners After Repossession
This bill updates the procedures and notification requirements for repossessing motor vehicles or motorcycles in New York.
Impact 3 · Low·Signed into law
Impact3/10LowOutcomeSigned into law - S7862Senate
Add Metrocard Transfer
This bill requires the MTA to allow two free transfers within two hours for pay-per-ride Metrocard users.
Impact 7 · Significant·Vetoed
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeVetoed - S8141Senate
Require MTA Public Hearings
This bill requires public hearings at least 30 days before closing any transportation facility for 90 days or more due to construction.
Impact 4 · Low·Signed into law
Impact4/10LowOutcomeSigned into law - S4019Senate
Jamaican Bobsled License Plates
This bill creates a distinctive "Jamaican bobsled team" license plate in New York, available for an extra annual fee.
Impact 2 · Minimal·Signed into law
Impact2/10MinimalOutcomeSigned into law - S7351Senate
Remove Police Markings Before Sale
This bill requires all police vehicles in New York to have distinctive markings and lights removed before being sold.
Impact 4 · Low·Signed into law
Impact4/10LowOutcomeSigned into law