Transportation

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 14, 2026

A 10455: Relates to adjudications and owner liability for a violation of traffic-control signal indications in the city of Ithaca

This bill authorizes the city of Ithaca to implement a demonstration program that holds vehicle owners financially responsible for traffic light violations committed by drivers operating the vehicle with the owner's permission. The program would use photo-monitoring cameras at up to twelve intersections to capture violations, with the city required to take reasonable steps to avoid identifying drivers or passengers in the images. Owners could face fines of up to $50 per violation, plus an additional $25 if they fail to contest the charge within the specified timeframe, and the liability would not count as a criminal conviction or affect insurance records. The bill also establishes procedures for issuing notices, allowing owners to contest charges, and provides a defense if the vehicle was reported stolen at the time of the violation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances traffic safety through owner liability for violations, promoting safer transportation practices in Ithaca.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 7717: Sets maximum rates that may be charged for the towing and subsequent storage of a motor vehicle

This bill sets maximum fees for towing and storing vehicles outside New York City. It caps towing charges at $100 plus tolls for passenger cars (under 4,500 lbs) and establishes tiered rates for larger vehicles based on weight, ranging from $125 to $300 for the first mile. Storage fees are limited to $25 per day for the first three days and $27 daily thereafter for passenger vehicles, with higher rates for large vehicles up to $75 per day. The law prohibits unlicensed operators from charging fees and excludes existing contracts or vehicles involved in accidents from certain rate rules. It applies statewide except to New York City (population over 1 million).

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directly regulates vehicle towing fees under vehicle regulations, a core aspect of transportation policy, preventing overcharging and ensuring fair consumer practices.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 98: Requires electric corporations build make-ready infrastructure

S 98 requires electric corporations to cover the costs of "make-ready" infrastructure needed to charge electric vehicles for public fleets, such as government-owned buses, police cars, and school district vehicles. It mandates that corporations include 100% of their own infrastructure costs (like transformers and wiring) and at least 50% of customer infrastructure costs (like site wiring) in their rates - increasing to 90% in disadvantaged communities - so these expenses are shared across all utility customers instead of paid directly by fleet operators. This reduces upfront financial barriers for public entities transitioning to electric fleets while ensuring infrastructure costs are recovered through standard rate structures. The bill applies specifically to state, municipal, school district, and public authority fleets, not private businesses.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates utilities cover EV charging infrastructure costs, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel reliance in public transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates electric corporations fund EV charging infrastructure for public fleets, directly promoting clean transportation and reducing emissions from government vehicle fleets.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates infrastructure funding for EVs in public fleets, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9226: Relates to the level of acceptable light transmittance of automobile window tint and film

S 9226 updates New York's vehicle window tint regulations by lowering the minimum light transmittance requirement from 70% to 50% for side windows (forward of or adjacent to the driver's seat) and rear windows on most vehicles, making darker tint legally permissible. The front windshield must still allow at least 70% light transmittance (except for the top six inches), and rear windows may use darker tint if the vehicle has properly adjusted side mirrors. The bill adds a 7% tolerance for testing window tint and requires safety inspections to check compliance with these new standards. This directly affects drivers who tint windows, law enforcement officers, and vehicle inspectors.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill weakens vehicle safety standards by lowering required light transmittance for windows (50% vs 70%), reducing visibility and potentially increasing accident risks.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Transportation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 2183: Enacts the "Greener Highways Act"

Enacts the "Greener Highways Act", requiring alternative fuels to be available for public use along the New York state thruway after November 1, 2029 and providing each recommended alternative fuel at least every one hundred twenty miles on both sides of the thruway; defines "alternative fuel".

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates alternative fuel infrastructure along highways, promoting renewable energy access and reducing fossil fuel dependence through required public availability of alternative fuels.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires alternative fuel infrastructure along NY state thruway, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure expansion per bill's mandate.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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in committee · New York · Senate May 19, 2026

S 9923: Relates to the storage of road salt

Directs the department of transportation and every municipality, locality and public authority that distributes road salt to construct a salt shed within ten years.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates construction of salt sheds to protect road infrastructure and ensure safe winter driving conditions.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed · New York · Senate May 13, 2026

S 2476: Requires the chair of the public service commission create rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the creation of a resilient electric vehicle charging system pilot program

Requires the chair of the public service commission create rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the creation of a resilient electric vehicle charging system pilot program to provide power through an extended outage.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates EV charging infrastructure pilot program, directly advancing renewable energy adoption and clean transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates EV charging infrastructure, supporting clean energy adoption and reduced transportation emissions80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable transportation infrastructure by establishing EV charging pilot program for resilience during outages, aligning with transportation policy goals.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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failed · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 4705: Repeals congestion pricing

This bill repeals New York City's congestion pricing program, which would have charged drivers a toll for entering Manhattan's central business district. It removes all legal provisions establishing the tolling program from the Vehicle and Traffic Law and related statutes, including the specific "central business district tolling program" reference. The repeal directly affects drivers who would have been required to pay the toll when entering the designated area. The key mechanism is the complete removal of the legal framework enabling the toll, ending the requirement for this specific fee. This is a straightforward policy change eliminating the congestion pricing mandate.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRepeals congestion pricing program, eliminating a transportation fee mechanism that managed traffic and funded transit.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Transportation

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died · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 1343: Establishes the "clean fuel standard of 2026"

Establishes the "clean fuel standard of 2026"; provides such standard is intended to reduce greenhouse gas intensity from the on-road transportation sector, with further reductions to be implemented based upon advances in technology.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes clean fuel standard to reduce greenhouse gas intensity in transportation, directly advancing renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes clean fuel standard to reduce transportation GHG emissions, directly advancing climate goals per its summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes clean fuel standard targeting on-road transportation emissions reduction, directly advancing sustainable transportation policies per summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 1148: Enacts the rider representation act relating to membership on the board of the metropolitan transportation authority

Provides voting membership to existing non-voting rider representatives on the MTA Board, provides for enhanced representation of MTA riders with disabilities.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances rider representation on MTA Board, improving governance of public transit system without direct funding but strengthening rider voice in transportation decision-making.65% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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