Transportation

in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 3, 2026

A 10384: Relates to vehicle accident report information

This bill allows the New York Department of Motor Vehicles to share vehicle accident report data with private companies under contract. It permits the release of non-private information from accident reports to responsible vendors while prohibiting them from reselling the data or assigning the contract. The legislation also updates accident report forms to include specific vehicle types such as electric scooters and bicycles with electric assist. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by updating accident reports to include electric scooters and bicycles, improving data sharing for better infrastructure management.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 26, 2026

A 10708: Prohibits the sale of ATVs and off-highway motorcycles in the city of New York

This bill prohibits the sale, lease, or rental of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and off-highway motorcycles within the city of New York. It applies to all businesses and individuals attempting to sell these vehicles in the city and establishes penalties of up to $2,000 per violation for non-compliance. The law also allows authorities to impound vehicles sold in violation and requires dealers to register with the commissioner while restricting sales to those intended for use outside the city. Enforcement is authorized for city department employees, police, and other agencies designated by the mayor. The bill takes effect on January 1st of the year following its passage.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill restricts ATV and off-highway motorcycle sales in NYC, limiting transportation options and vehicle availability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9360: Prohibits sellers of ebikes, escooters, limited use motorcycles from selling to persons less than sixteen years of age and establishes penalties therefor

Prohibits sellers of bicycles with electric assist, electric scooters, and limited use motorcycles from selling to persons less than sixteen years of age; requires valid proof of age at the point of purchase; establishes penalties for violations of this requirement.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by restricting sales to minors and requiring licensing for high-speed vehicles, reducing accident risks on roads.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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signed · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2026

S 9528: Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Ithaca

This bill authorizes the city of Ithaca to implement a demonstration program using speed cameras in school zones to enforce speed limits and hold vehicle owners financially responsible for violations. The program would allow the city to install photo monitoring systems in up to twelve school zones, with strict rules requiring annual calibration, operator training, and advance public signage. Images captured by the cameras would generally not identify drivers or passengers and would be destroyed after legal cases are resolved, with limited exceptions for law enforcement investigations. The authorization for this demonstration program would expire on December 31, 2030.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens law enforcement by implementing speed cameras in school zones to enforce speed limits and hold violators accountable, supporting public safety and criminal justice enforcement.65% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill improves school safety through speed cameras, protecting students and enhancing educational environment75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by implementing speed cameras in school zones, strengthening enforcement of speed limits and protecting pedestrians.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Traffic Safety

in committee · New York · Senate Mar 23, 2026

S 9544: Relates to the biofuel production credit

This bill modifies New York's biofuel production tax credit to expand eligibility from ethanol to include renewable diesel and renewable hydrocarbon diesel. The credit provides fifteen cents per gallon for biofuel produced after January 1, 2022, with a maximum cap of $2.5 million per taxpayer per year for up to four consecutive years. The legislation applies to taxpayers subject to state tax under specific articles and includes provisions for partnerships and S corporations to apply the credit cap at the entity level. The credit applies to taxable years beginning before January 1, 2027, and any excess credit beyond the tax liability will be refunded without interest.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tax credit for renewable fuels, promoting green energy and potentially reducing state carbon emissions while providing fiscal incentives for biofuel production.75% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill expands biofuel tax credit to include renewable diesel and renewable hydrocarbon diesel, promoting renewable energy production and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill expands biofuel tax credit to renewable diesel, promoting clean energy and reducing fossil fuel dependence, which supports environmental protection goals.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill expands biofuel production tax credit to renewable diesel, promoting sustainable transportation and reducing reliance on fossil fuels in the transportation sector.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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in committee · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 9639: Relates to adjudications and owner liability for a violation of traffic-control signal indications in the village of Pelham Manor

Extends provisions of law permitting adjudications and owner liability for a violation of traffic-control signal indications in the village of Pelham Manor.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens traffic safety enforcement by extending owner liability for traffic signal violations, enhancing transportation safety standards in Pelham Manor.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 9373: Requires the metropolitan transit authority establish a thirty-day fare cap program

Requires the metropolitan transit authority establish a thirty-day fare cap program which provides customers an unlimited pass for the month after paying a set amount of fares.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates unlimited transit passes after set fare payment, expanding public transit accessibility and promoting sustainable transportation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 26, 2026

S 9593: Enacts the stop highway community harm act

Prevents an increase in vehicular lane capacity of highways within two hundred feet of certain public housing facilities, in areas with high rates of asthma, and in environmental justice communities.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill restricts highway expansion near high asthma and environmental justice communities, reducing potential pollution and protecting vulnerable populations from environmental harm.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects public housing facilities by restricting highway expansions near them, preventing environmental harm that disproportionately affects housing residents in environmental justice communities.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill restricts highway lane capacity increases near public housing and environmental justice communities, limiting transportation infrastructure expansion.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Environmental Justice Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 13, 2026

A 10638: Relates to the location of homeless shelters

Prohibits the location of homeless shelters within five hundred feet of a school, place of worship or transit facility; provides an exception for a shelter program or food program operated by a place of worship.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts homeless shelters near schools, limiting access to essential services for students and families in need, potentially harming educational equity and support systems.75% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill restricts homeless shelter locations near schools, churches, and transit, limiting access to housing services and weakening homeless support infrastructure.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill restricts homeless shelters near transit facilities, limiting access to public transportation for vulnerable populations.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 10503: Establishes a central business district toll credit for commercial trucks

Establishes a tax credit for commercial trucks entering into the central business district for all additional tolls charged on trips into the central business district after the first entry per day.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax credit for commercial trucks, reducing tax burden and promoting business activity within central business district85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides tax credit for commercial trucks entering central business district, reducing toll costs and encouraging truck traffic flow in urban areas.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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