Bill > A01002

This bill requires railroad corporations operating freight trains within New York State to proactively inform three state agencies (the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Department of Environmental Conservation, and Department of Transportation) about any trains transporting hazardous materials before traveling on state tracks. The information they must provide is equivalent to the details already required by the federal Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (Public Law 114-94). To protect sensitive information, the bill specifies that these notifications will be kept confidential and not subject to public disclosure laws. Additionally, the bill authorizes state commissioners to develop necessary rules and regulations for implementing this reporting requirement. The bill will take effect 30 days after becoming law, with a provision that it can be deemed repealed if federal agencies determine it would make New York ineligible for federal funds or if a court finds it non-compliant with federal regulations. The primary goal appears to be enhancing state-level awareness and preparedness regarding hazardous material transportation by rail.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1002