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NY S03605

NY S03605
Allows boards of cooperative educational services to install school bus stop sign cameras.


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Introduced
01/28/2025
In Committee
01/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law and the education law, in relation to allowing boards of cooperative educational services to install school bus stop sign cameras

AI Summary

This bill allows Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to participate in school bus stop sign camera demonstration programs alongside existing local government entities like counties, cities, towns, and villages. Under the proposed legislation, BOCES can now enter into agreements with local governments to install and operate stationary or mobile school bus photo violation monitoring systems, which capture images of vehicles illegally passing stopped school buses. The bill specifies that the cost of installing, maintaining, and using these camera systems must be entirely borne by the local government partner, and requires annual cost certification and reporting. Importantly, the images captured cannot be used for disciplinary proceedings or other purposes beyond identifying traffic violations, and must be destroyed within 90 days if no violation notice is issued. The bill also stipulates that BOCES cannot directly access the photographs or data, but will facilitate their transfer to the local government for processing potential violations. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that expenses related to these camera systems will not be considered an aidable expense for BOCES, meaning they cannot seek state reimbursement for these costs. The bill aims to enhance school bus safety by providing more opportunities for monitoring and potentially deterring drivers from illegally passing stopped school buses.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (on 01/28/2025)

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