Bill > A02642

This bill mandates that starting January 1, 2027, all motor vehicles registered in New York state must be equipped with advanced safety technology, which includes several specific safety features. These technologies include Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA), which helps control vehicle speed; Advanced Emergency Braking (AEB), which can automatically stop a vehicle to prevent collisions; Emergency Lane Keeping Systems (ELKS), which help prevent unintended lane departures; Blind Spot Information Systems (BSIS) with cyclist and pedestrian detection; drowsiness and distraction recognition technology; rear-view camera sensor systems; and Event Data Recorders (EDR) that provide standardized data. The bill also requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to establish detailed regulations for these technologies after conducting public hearings. Additionally, for vehicles weighing 3,000 pounds or more, the commissioner must create standards to improve direct visibility of pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users by minimizing driver blind spots. The goal appears to be improving vehicle safety and reducing potential accidents by mandating advanced technological features across vehicles registered in the state.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2642