Bill > A01892

This bill requires that new passenger motor vehicles weighing less than 10,000 pounds and manufactured or assembled one year or more after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) establishes final regulations must be equipped with a rear occupant alert system. The system is defined as a mechanism that alerts the vehicle operator to check rear-designated seating positions after the vehicle's engine or motor is deactivated. This legislation applies only to motor vehicles with rear seats that can be registered in New York state. The purpose of the bill is to help prevent incidents where children or other passengers might be accidentally left behind in a vehicle, potentially suffering from heat exposure or other dangerous conditions. The bill includes provisions that allow for its repeal if federal agencies determine it would make New York ineligible for federal funds or if a court finds it non-compliant with federal law. The act is designed to take effect immediately and provides a mechanism for notifying relevant authorities if federal compliance issues arise.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1892