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NY A02515
NY A02515Increases the penalties for overtaking and passing a school bus; provides that for the first conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $350 nor more than $500; provides that for a second conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $800; also provides that for a third conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $800 nor more than $1000.
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Introduced
01/26/2023
01/26/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to increasing the penalties for passing a school bus with its red lights illuminated indicating that it is picking up or discharging students
AI Summary
This bill increases the penalties for overtaking and passing a school bus with its red lights illuminated, indicating that it is picking up or discharging students. The bill raises the minimum and maximum fines for a first conviction to $350-$500, a second conviction to $500-$800, and a third or subsequent conviction to $800-$1000. The bill aims to deter drivers from illegally passing school buses and promote student safety.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (21)
Erik Dilan (D)*,
Mike Fitzpatrick (R)*,
Karl Brabenec (R),
William Colton (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Joe DeStefano (R),
Inez Dickens (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Joe Giglio (R),
Deborah Glick (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Brian Miller (R),
Angelo Morinello (R),
Mike Norris (R),
Mike Reilly (R),
Jonathan Rivera (D),
Angelo Santabarbara (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Steve Stern (D),
Chris Tague (R),
Fred Thiele (D),
Last Action
referred to transportation (on 01/03/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A2515 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A02515&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A02515 |
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