Transportation

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 5306: Relates to the level of acceptable light transmittance of automobile window tint and film

This bill updates New York's vehicle window tint regulations by setting minimum light transmittance standards. It requires front windshields to allow at least 70% light (except the top 6 inches), front side windows to allow at least 50%, and rear windows (with exceptions) to allow at least 50% - unless the vehicle has properly adjusted side mirrors for rear visibility. The law also establishes a ±7% tolerance for enforcement testing and adds tint compliance checks to vehicle safety inspections. These changes directly affect drivers who use window tint, ensuring visibility for safety while clarifying enforcement standards.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationUpdates vehicle safety regulations by mandating minimum light transmittance for window tint, enhancing road safety during inspections.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 3240: Relates to drivers of school buses using hands-free mobile telephones

This bill prohibits school bus drivers from using hands-free mobile telephones while operating a bus carrying students. It directly affects school bus drivers during student transport, with exceptions only for emergencies (like contacting emergency services) or when the bus is parked safely off the road. The law explicitly bans phone use during operation with students on board, except for emergency communications or specific official duties. The bill aims to reduce distractions for drivers transporting children, aligning with broader traffic safety goals.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prohibits school bus drivers from using phones during operation, directly enhancing workplace safety for drivers transporting students.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits school bus phone use during operation to enhance driver focus, directly strengthening transportation safety standards for student transport.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3293: Relates to certain safety features required on stretch limousines

Requires stretch limousines to be equipped with roll-over protection devices such as cages or pillars and anti-intrusion bars for the purpose of protecting rear compartment passengers.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates safety features on limousines to protect passengers, enhancing transportation safety standards90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 5, 2025

A 3650: Relates to autonomous vehicle driving

Provides that a person may operate a fully autonomous vehicle on the public roads of this state without a human driver provided that the automated driving system is engaged and the vehicle meets certain conditions; defines terms; requires insurance and that such vehicle is registered as a fully autonomous vehicle; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enables autonomous vehicle operation without human drivers, advancing transportation technology adoption by removing legal barriers.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill legalizes autonomous vehicle operation on public roads, enabling new transportation technology and aligning with advancing transportation infrastructure through regulatory facilitation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Autonomous Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7073: Provides an exemption for the sale of the first $35,000 of a battery, electric, or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle from state sales and compensating use taxes

Provides an exemption for the sale of the first $35,000 for a battery, electric, or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle from state sales and compensating use taxes; authorizes local governments to elect such incentives; repeals the hybrid exemption after ten years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for first $35k of EV sales, offering direct tax relief to buyers and promoting affordable clean energy adoption.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyTax exemption for EVs lowers purchase cost, directly promoting renewable energy vehicle adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts EVs from sales tax to lower costs, encouraging adoption and reducing emissions from transportation.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides tax exemption for EVs to promote sustainable transportation adoption by reducing purchase costs, aligning with sustainable transportation indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives Electric Vehicles Energy Storage Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 259: Establishes the crimes of criminal trespass on a school bus, school grounds or children's camp

Establishes the crimes of criminal trespass on a school bus, school grounds or children's camp; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles, in consultation with the commissioner of transportation, to promulgate rules and regulations for certain signage on school buses; relates to professional development school bus driver safety training seminars statewide.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offenses for trespass on school grounds, expanding criminalization, which aligns with 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes safety protections for school property and buses, enhancing student safety on school grounds per its criminal trespass provisions.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates school bus driver safety training, directly improving workplace safety for this worker group.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates school bus safety rules and signage via transportation commissioner, enhancing transportation safety standards85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7018: Improves the transportation of children with special needs

Improves the transportation of children with special needs to and from school; provides that bussing time shall not exceed one and one-half hours; provides a special needs liaison to work with each family with a child with special needs; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enhances educational access for special needs students by improving transportation reliability and adding family liaisons, aligning with access-focused indicators.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly improves transportation services for special needs students via bussing time limits and liaison roles, directly enhancing accessibility and service quality.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Special Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4168: Prohibits municipalities from transferring primary investigating authority of vehicle collisions that result in serious injury or death to a non-law enforcement agency

Prohibits municipalities from transferring primary investigating authority of vehicle collisions that result in serious injury or death from the police to a non-law enforcement agency.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill maintains police authority in serious collision investigations, enhancing transportation safety protocols by preventing non-law enforcement involvement in critical accident cases.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 214: Relates to the display of blue and green lights on certain motor vehicles

This bill allows volunteer firefighters to display blue lights and volunteer ambulance staff or mobile crisis team members to display green lights on their personal or work vehicles under specific conditions. It requires written authorization from a fire department chief or ambulance service leader, which can be revoked at any time. The lights may only be used during emergency operations, and their use is restricted to these designated personnel - no other vehicle owners may display them. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllows emergency personnel to use designated lights during operations, enhancing vehicle safety regulations under transportation policy.92% confidence

Tags Public Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4869: Requires that instruction in the laws relating to handicapped parking be included in the pre-licensing driver's course

Relates to parking spaces for handicapped persons; provides that the commissioner of motor vehicles shall provide in any pre-licensing course a mandatory component of education of the laws relating to handicapped accessible parking.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates education on handicapped parking laws in driver's courses, enhancing transportation safety and accessibility standards within vehicle regulations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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