Bill > S03266

This bill provides the village of Southampton with the legal authority to officially designate emergency response and rescue vehicles used by its ocean rescue service as authorized emergency vehicles. Specifically, the bill allows Southampton to classify its ocean rescue vehicles under section 101 of the vehicle and traffic law, which typically grants certain privileges to emergency vehicles such as the ability to use special warning lights, sirens, and potentially different driving protocols during emergency responses. By explicitly authorizing this designation, the bill ensures that Southampton's ocean rescue vehicles can legally operate with the same emergency vehicle status as other first responder vehicles like police cars or ambulances. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage, meaning the village can begin implementing this vehicle designation right away. This bill appears to be a targeted local authorization that removes any potential legal ambiguity about the status of Southampton's ocean rescue vehicles during emergency situations.

Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3266