Bill > S03403

This bill modifies the state's liability for highway damage and creates a new reporting system for road defects. Specifically, the bill establishes that the state can be held liable for damages caused by highway defects if the defect was reported through telephone or an online system at least fourteen days prior to the damage occurring, and the defect was not repaired during that time. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Transportation to create an interactive website where people can report potholes and highway defects on the state highway system and the New York State Thruway. Through this website, individuals can submit reports about road conditions and, if they choose, receive notifications when the reported defect or pothole has been repaired. The website will also publicly display the locations of reported defects until they are fixed. These changes aim to improve road maintenance accountability and provide a transparent mechanism for citizens to report and track road infrastructure issues. The bill will take effect 120 days after becoming law, with provisions allowing for immediate preparation of necessary regulations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3403