2023-2024 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
Require Two-Person Train Crews
This bill requires most freight trains and locomotives in New York to have at least two crew members, with penalties for violations.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into lawBan Schools Near Highways
The SIGH Act prohibits building new schools within 500 feet of major highways unless no alternative site exists and air quality is addressed.
Impact 7 · Significant·Companion signed
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeCompanion signedRegulate Automotive Broker Businesses
This bill imposes new regulations, disclosure, recordkeeping, and business location requirements on automobile broker businesses in New York, specifying compensation rules and strengthening consumer…
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into lawTougher Penalties for Repeat Offenders
Angelica's Law increases penalties for driving with five or more license suspensions, making it a class E felony with specific sentencing.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into lawPay Dealers for Warranty Work
This bill requires motor vehicle dealer franchisors to fully compensate dealers for all warranty, recall, and diagnostic repair work.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into lawSplit Work Zone Speed Fines
This bill changes how fines from speed cameras in work zones are distributed, dedicating portions to safety projects and clarifying fund allocation among state, local, and county agencies.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into lawBoost State Funding for Projects
This bill increases the state funding share for municipal transportation projects that include a complete street design.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into lawHold Vehicle Owners Liable
This bill authorizes Syracuse to use red light cameras at up to 36 intersections and imposes owner liability for violations.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into lawAlbany School Speed Cameras
This bill authorizes Albany to implement a school speed zone camera program to fine vehicle owners for speeding, with privacy protections and annual reporting, expiring December 31, 2028.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into lawRed Light Camera Owner Fines
This bill authorizes Westchester County to use red light cameras for traffic enforcement, imposes owner liability, and establishes related procedures and penalties.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law
Most likely to pass
Bills not yet signed or vetoed, by Passage score.
Free Syracuse Commuter Thruway Passes
This bill authorizes free or discounted annual commuter permits for travel between Syracuse-area Thruway interchanges, subject to public hearings and potential revenue impact.
Impact 6 · Moderate·0% to pass
Impact6/10ModeratePassage0%- A3102Assembly
Ban Old Stretch Limos
This bill prohibits the registration of stretch limousines over ten years old or with 350,000+ miles for for-hire use, with exceptions for personal use.
Impact 6 · Moderate·0% to pass
Impact6/10ModeratePassage0% Let Bikes Yield at Stops
This bill allows bicyclists to yield at stop signs and red lights under certain conditions instead of coming to a complete stop.
Impact 6 · Moderate·0% to pass
Impact6/10ModeratePassage0%Require Repair Shop Restitution
This bill increases civil penalties and enforcement for repair shops that fail to pay restitution for financial loss to customers.
Impact 6 · Moderate·0% to pass
Impact6/10ModeratePassage0%School Speed Cameras in Schenectady
This bill authorizes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Schenectady, imposing fines for speeding and establishing rules for data use and reporting.
Impact 6 · Moderate·0% to pass
Impact6/10ModeratePassage0%Extend Limo Safety Task Force
This bill extends the stretch limousine passenger safety task force's operation and reporting requirements until December 31, 2024.
Impact 4 · Low·0% to pass
Impact4/10LowPassage0%Study Long Island Trail Expansion
This bill directs a study on extending the Long Island Motor Parkway trail from Queens to Nassau and requires a report within a year.
Impact 3 · Low·0% to pass
Impact3/10LowPassage0%- S9301Senate
Name Road Purple Heart Highway
This bill designates a portion of State Route 35 in Westchester County as the "Westchester Purple Heart Highway" in honor of Purple Heart recipients.
Impact 2 · Minimal·0% to pass
Impact2/10MinimalPassage0%
Recently signed or vetoed
Regulate Automotive Broker Businesses
This bill imposes new regulations, disclosure, recordkeeping, and business location requirements on automobile broker businesses in New York, specifying compensation rules and strengthening consumer…
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into lawChange Airport Commission Rules
This bill changes the appointment process and residency requirements for members of the Republic Airport Commission.
Impact 4 · Low·Signed into law
Impact4/10LowOutcomeSigned into lawThruway Must Report Spending
This bill requires the New York State Thruway Authority to submit detailed biannual fiscal reports, including contracts, instead of annual reports.
Impact 4 · Low·Vetoed
Impact4/10LowOutcomeVetoedTeach Organ Donor Registration
This bill requires pre-licensing driving courses in New York to distribute information on how to register as an organ and tissue donor.
Impact 4 · Low·Signed into law
Impact4/10LowOutcomeSigned into lawName Road for Steve Nicoli
This bill designates a portion of State Route 747 in Orange County as the "Steve Nicoli Memorial Highway" ceremonially.
Impact 1 · Minimal·Signed into law
Impact1/10MinimalOutcomeSigned into lawName Highway for Pat Casale
This bill designates a portion of State Route 40 in Schaghticoke, Rensselaer County, as the "Assemblyman Pat M.
Impact 1 · Minimal·Signed into law
Impact1/10MinimalOutcomeSigned into lawName Wallkill Highway for Dunn
This bill designates a portion of state route 17M in Wallkill as the "Private First Class Richard Cleveland Dunn Memorial Highway."
Impact 1 · Minimal·Signed into law
Impact1/10MinimalOutcomeSigned into lawName Bridge for Casey Frankoski
This bill designates the Washington Avenue bridge over I-90 in Rensselaer as the "CW2 Casey N.
Impact 1 · Minimal·Signed into law
Impact1/10MinimalOutcomeSigned into law