NY A06455

Bill

Prohibits the operation of NYC transit authority subways or trains without at least one conductor on board; requires a conductor on any subway or train operated by such authority whenever the subway or train has more than two cars attached to the engine.

Introduced
04/11/2023

In Committee
06/07/2024

Crossed Over
06/07/2024

Passed

Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to requiring the New York city transit authority to have at least one conductor on board

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public Authorities Law to require the New York City Transit Authority to have at least one conductor on board any subway or train used to transport passengers. The conductor, who is distinct from the driver, engineer, or motorman, is responsible for assisting in the operation of the train, including opening and closing doors and ensuring safety aspects. A conductor is required whenever the subway or train has more than two cars attached to the engine. The bill emphasizes the importance of having trained personnel on each train to enhance passenger safety, especially in light of security threats and past incidents.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (36)

Monique Chandler-Waterman (D)*, Khaleel Anderson (D), Juan Ardila (D), Alec Brook-Krasny (D), Chris Burdick (D), Robert Carroll (D), Vivian Cook (D), Catalina Cruz (D), Maritza Davila (D), Erik Dilan (D), Harvey Epstein (D), Charles Fall (D), Eddie Gibbs (D), Deborah Glick (D), Jessica González-Rojas (D), Alicia Hyndman (D), Chantel Jackson (D), Jonathan Jacobson (D), Ron Kim (D), Dana Levenberg (D), Nikki Lucas (D), Jen Lunsford (D), Demond Meeks (D), Marcela Mitaynes (D), Steve Otis (D), Karines Reyes (D), Nily Rozic (D), Maryjane Shimsky (D), Tony Simone (D), Phara Souffrant Forrest (D), Phil Steck (D), Yudelka Tapia (D), Al Taylor (D), Clyde Vanel (D), John Zaccaro (D), Stefani Zinerman (D),

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES (on 06/07/2024)

Bill Topics

Defense

‐ Terrorism

Transportation

‐ Mass Transportation and Safety

Official Document

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A6455

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location	Created
State Bill Page	https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A6455	04/11/2023
BillText	https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A06455&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A06455	04/11/2023

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A01483	Prohibits the operation of NYC transit authority subways or trains without at least one conductor on board; requires a conductor on any subway or train operated by such authority whenever the subway or train has more than two cars attached to the engine.	enacting clause stricken	Reintroduced
S06379	Prohibits the operation of NYC transit authority subways or trains without at least one conductor on board; requires a conductor on any subway or train operated by such authority whenever the subway or train has more than two cars attached to the engine.	REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE	Same As

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Introduced Session

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Committee Categories

Sponsors (36)

Last Action

Bill Topics

Defense

Transportation

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