Transportation

in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 2, 2026

A 10114: Requires school buses to have windows made from bulletproof or ballistic glass

Requires school buses to have windows made from bulletproof or ballistic glass; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles and the commissioner of transportation to establish minimum standards and requirements for bulletproof or ballistic glass used.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequiring bulletproof bus windows improves school transportation safety, a component of educational infrastructure per topic description.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequiring bulletproof glass on school buses enhances vehicle safety standards within transportation regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety School Transportation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 10033: Requires the metropolitan transportation authority to install solar canopies on its parking facilities

This bill requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to install solar canopies - solar panel structures that generate electricity - on its parking facilities. It mandates that the MTA calculate suitable parking space for solar canopies within one year and achieve a goal of covering at least 75% of eligible parking space with solar canopies by 2040. New parking projects (including those built with state funds) must include solar canopies unless the 75% target is already met. The law applies specifically to MTA-owned or operated parking facilities used for public, employee, or pay-per-use purposes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates solar canopies on MTA parking facilities to generate renewable energy, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure and renewable adoption goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates solar canopies for clean energy generation, directly promoting renewable energy use and reducing emissions per bill's 75% coverage target by 2040.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates solar canopies on MTA parking facilities to enhance sustainable transportation infrastructure, aligning with green energy goals for public transit systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8620: Authorizes and directs the MTA to conduct a study on a unified, single city fare zone in New York City and to report the findings of such study to the governor and the legislature

Authorizes and directs the MTA to conduct a study on a unified, single city fare zone in New York City and to report the findings of such study to the governor and the legislature.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directs MTA to study unified fare zone, a public transit policy aimed at improving system integration and efficiency, indicating support for transit enhancement.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 8691: Relates to pre-trip safety checks for charter buses

Requires motor carriers that operate charter buses to have pre-trip safety briefings on the mandatory use of safety belts by passengers and fines for such violations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires safety briefings and fines for seatbelt violations on charter buses, directly enhancing transportation safety standards per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9679: Relates to Medicaid reimbursement rates for rural home health care providers

This bill increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for rural home health care providers to cover actual transportation costs incurred while delivering services in designated rural areas. It directly affects home health agencies providing in-home care to Medicaid recipients in rural locations, requiring reimbursement to include specific costs for rural service delivery beyond standard rates. The key provision mandates the health commissioner to develop separate methodologies for calculating these rural transportation costs, distinct from direct care costs, and apply this to all covered home health services, including those under federal waivers. This change aims to address financial barriers rural providers face due to higher travel expenses.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid reimbursement rates for rural home health providers to cover transportation costs, directly funding rural healthcare access and strengthening provider support for Medicaid recipients.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly mandates reimbursement to cover actual transportation costs for rural home health services, directly funding transportation expenses incurred in service delivery.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 8910: Increases penalties for reckless operation and unauthorized modification of electric personal mobility devices

Provides a tiered penalty structure for the reckless operation of electric personal mobility devices including fines, confiscation of the device and potential misdemeanor charges; provides penalties for the illegal modification of electric personal mobility devices.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by imposing new penalties for e-device operation/modification, increasing mandatory fines/misdemeanor charges without reform indicators.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill imposes penalties for reckless operation/modification of e-devices, enhancing road safety standards within transportation infrastructure.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 14, 2026

A 9568: Requires electric scooter service platforms to maintain insurance coverage

This bill requires electric scooter service platforms operating in New York (defined as entities owning/leasing more than two scooters with app-based access) to maintain liability insurance covering operations. Platforms must provide proof of $25,000 per accident coverage for bodily injury, death, or property damage during trips, with this coverage being primary over other insurance. Proof of insurance must be displayed upon request by enforcement officers or to individuals claiming injury or property damage from scooter use. The bill does not cover personal injury protection under existing insurance law.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires liability insurance for e-scooter platforms to cover accidents, enhancing safety standards for micromobility transportation services.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 8948: Relates to lights for bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters

This bill requires manufacturers shipping electric-assist bicycles and electric scooters in New York State to permanently affix specific lights to these vehicles. Manufacturers must install a white front light visible for 500 feet ahead and a red or amber rear light visible for 300 feet behind, with at least 200 feet visibility from the sides. The law directly affects manufacturers selling these vehicles in New York, mandating these safety features before shipping. It takes effect 90 days after becoming law.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates safety lights on e-bikes/scooters, enhancing transportation safety standards for vehicles as defined in the topic.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9670: Relates to the creation of an ATV recreation fund and the use of ATVs

This bill creates an ATV Recreation Fund to support environmentally sustainable trails across state, municipal, and private lands. It requires ATV registration for public land use, mandates owner liability for negligence, and directs fees to fund trail maintenance (45%), motorized access for people with disabilities (45%), and enforcement/education (10%). The fund also establishes rules for trail design, signage, and minimizing environmental impact while preserving existing trails. It directly affects ATV owners, land managers, and disability access programs through new registration rules and dedicated funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates dedicated ATV registration fee fund (45%/45%/10% allocation) for trail maintenance, disability access, and enforcement, directly funding public infrastructure through fiscal mechanisms.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates environmentally sustainable trail design, minimizes impact, and directs fees to conservation, trail maintenance, and preservation - directly advancing environmental protection through funding and regulations.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates ATV Recreation Fund for trail maintenance (45%), disability access (45%), and infrastructure funding, directly advancing transportation infrastructure and sustainable vehicle regulation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Parks & Recreation Public Lands

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9313: Enacts the "New York state healthy and green procurement act"

The New York State Healthy and Green Procurement Act requires state agencies to consider environmental and health impacts when purchasing goods and services, such as office equipment, building materials, and vehicles. It amends state procurement law to include "life cycle costs," meaning agencies must factor in long-term environmental and health effects - like pollution prevention and resource use - alongside initial prices. The bill establishes a state procurement council with environmental, health, and business representatives to oversee implementation and ensure purchasing decisions prioritize safer, sustainable options. This policy directly affects all state agencies making purchases and vendors supplying to the state, aiming to reduce toxic chemical exposure and promote healthier, greener products across government operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires life cycle costing in procurement, promoting fiscal responsibility by factoring long-term environmental and health costs alongside initial prices.80% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires state agencies to factor environmental impacts and life cycle costs into procurement, promoting energy efficiency through sustainable purchasing of equipment and vehicles.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates state agencies to consider environmental impacts and life cycle costs (pollution prevention, resource use) in procurement decisions, advancing environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires environmental consideration in vehicle procurement, promoting sustainable transportation choices through life cycle cost analysis for state agency purchases.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Hazardous Materials

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