2019-2020 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
- A3675Assembly
Protect Driver Privacy, Expand Access
This bill allows undocumented immigrants to obtain non-commercial driver’s licenses in New York and restricts disclosure of applicants’ personal information.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A6449Assembly
Expand School Zone Speed Cameras
This bill expands and updates New York City's school speed zone camera program, increasing operational hours and the number of camera locations.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A7463Assembly
End Debt-Based License Suspensions
This bill ends license suspensions for failure to pay or appear for most traffic violations, requires installment payment plans, and mandates notification reforms.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S1747Senate
Protect Driver Privacy Data
This bill allows undocumented immigrants to obtain standard driver's licenses in New York and restricts sharing DMV records with immigration authorities.
Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact8/10SignificantPassage0% - S4331Senate
Expand School Speed Cameras
This bill expands and updates New York City's school speed zone camera program, increasing locations, hours of operation, and reporting requirements.
Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact8/10SignificantPassage0% - A4950Assembly
Authorize School Bus Cameras
This bill authorizes New York municipalities and school districts to use cameras on school buses to fine vehicle owners who illegally pass stopped school buses.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S5225Senate
Tougher Rules for Fainting Drivers
This bill requires driver's license applicants and holders in New York who have experienced loss of consciousness to undergo medical review and meet specific fitness standards for licensing.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A7431Assembly
Legalize E-Bikes and Scooters
This bill legalizes and regulates the use of electric bicycles and electric scooters in New York, establishing safety standards and allowing local governments to set additional rules.
Impact 7 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact7/10SignificantPassage0% - S4524Senate
Statewide School Bus Cameras
This bill authorizes New York State localities to use school bus stop-arm cameras to fine vehicle owners who illegally pass stopped school buses.
Impact 7 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact7/10SignificantPassage0% - S5294Senate
Legalize E-Bikes and Scooters
This bill legalizes and regulates the operation of electric bicycles and scooters in New York, setting safety standards, age restrictions, and granting local governments regulatory authority.
Impact 7 · Significant·Vetoed
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeVetoed
Most likely to pass
Bills not yet signed or vetoed, by Passage score.
- A3675Assembly
Protect Driver Privacy, Expand Access
This bill allows undocumented immigrants to obtain non-commercial driver’s licenses in New York and restricts disclosure of applicants’ personal information.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A6449Assembly
Expand School Zone Speed Cameras
This bill expands and updates New York City's school speed zone camera program, increasing operational hours and the number of camera locations.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A7463Assembly
End Debt-Based License Suspensions
This bill ends license suspensions for failure to pay or appear for most traffic violations, requires installment payment plans, and mandates notification reforms.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A4950Assembly
Authorize School Bus Cameras
This bill authorizes New York municipalities and school districts to use cameras on school buses to fine vehicle owners who illegally pass stopped school buses.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S5225Senate
Tougher Rules for Fainting Drivers
This bill requires driver's license applicants and holders in New York who have experienced loss of consciousness to undergo medical review and meet specific fitness standards for licensing.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A712Assembly
Test Drivers for Drugs, Alcohol
This bill requires pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing for drivers of for-hire vehicles with nine or more seats, and establishes penalties and compliance requirements for motor…
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law - A8474Assembly
Toughen Limo Safety Rules
This bill increases safety requirements for stretch limousines and requires a commercial driver's license to operate those seating nine or more.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law - A8767Assembly
Cut Adirondack Road Salt Use
This bill creates a task force and pilot program to reduce road salt use and contamination in New York's Adirondack Park.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law
Recently signed or vetoed
- A7463Assembly
End Debt-Based License Suspensions
This bill ends license suspensions for failure to pay or appear for most traffic violations, requires installment payment plans, and mandates notification reforms.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A8767Assembly
Cut Adirondack Road Salt Use
This bill creates a task force and pilot program to reduce road salt use and contamination in New York's Adirondack Park.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law - S7565Senate
Name Highway for Charles Howard
This bill designates part of State Route 31 in Orleans County as the "Charles W.
Impact 1 · Minimal·Signed into law
Impact1/10MinimalOutcomeSigned into law - A5390Assembly
Allow Three-Wheeled Car Operation
This bill allows certain three-wheeled vehicles to be operated with a standard or motorcycle driver's license and clarifies related road test requirements.
Impact 4 · Low·Vetoed
Impact4/10LowOutcomeVetoed - A8361Assembly
Name Highway for Fallen Firefighter
This bill designates a portion of State Route 55 in Poughkeepsie as the "Firefighter Tim Gunther Memorial Highway."
Impact 1 · Minimal·Signed into law
Impact1/10MinimalOutcomeSigned into law - S7923Senate
Name Highway for Veterans
This bill designates State Route 9 in the Town of Wappinger as the "Wappinger Veterans Memorial Highway" in Dutchess County.
Impact 1 · Minimal·Signed into law
Impact1/10MinimalOutcomeSigned into law - A8156Assembly
Name Highway for Veterans
This bill designates state route 63 in North Dansville as the "North Dansville Veterans Memorial Highway" for ceremonial purposes.
Impact 1 · Minimal·Signed into law
Impact1/10MinimalOutcomeSigned into law - S7897Senate
Name Bridge for Veterans
This bill designates the bridge on state route 30 in Downsville as the "Colchester Veterans Memorial Bridge" in honor of veterans.
Impact 1 · Minimal·Signed into law
Impact1/10MinimalOutcomeSigned into law