What's happening
This bill changes the effective date for impounding or immobilizing stretch limousines in certain situations from one year to ninety days after becoming law.
Why it matters
Accelerates regulatory action. By shortening the waiting period from one year to ninety days, the bill allows the state to begin impounding or immobilizing noncompliant stretch limousines much sooner, which could have immediate safety implications.
Responds to urgent safety concerns. The quicker implementation may reflect heightened concern about the risks associated with unsafe stretch limousines, possibly prompted by recent accidents or ongoing public safety issues.
Impacts limousine operators and event planning. Limo owners and businesses will need to comply with regulations on a much tighter timeline, potentially affecting bookings, fleet management, and transportation services for events.
Signals government prioritization. The amendment demonstrates a legislative intent to prioritize swift enforcement, possibly aiming to reassure the public and victims' families that action is being taken to prevent further tragedies.
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Faster Limo Impound Rule
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Sponsors
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History
- Referred to rules
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Speed Up Limo Impound Rules
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor William Magnarelli
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
7820
IN SENATE
February 25, 2020
Introduced by Sen. KENNEDY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules
AN ACT to amend chapter 9 of the laws of 2020 relating to allowing the commissioner of transportation to impound or immobilize stretch limousines in certain situations, in relation to the effectiveness thereof
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 2 of chapter 9 of the laws of 2020, relating to allowing the commissioner of transportation to impound or immobilize stretch limousines in certain situations, is amended to read as follows:
§ 2. This act shall take effect [one year] on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law. Effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD15493-01-0
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 9 of the laws of 2020 relating to allowing the commissioner of transportation to impound or immobilize stretch limou- sines in certain situations, in relation to the effectiveness thereof
Summary of provisions
This bill modifies the effective date for one of the laws passed as part of the stretch limousine safety package.
Justification
This chapter amendment to the limousine safety package modifies the effective date for the Department of Transportation's authorization to impound or immobilize dangerous vehicles from one year after being signed into law to 90 days after being signed into law.
Legislative history
None. Underlying chapter passed both houses without objection.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None
Effective date
Immediately, provided that it is amending the underlying chapter's effective date from one year after being signed into law to 90 days after being signed into law.
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