Bill > A06374

This bill requires two key safety improvements related to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning: First, it mandates that passenger vehicle safety inspections now include testing the exhaust system to ensure carbon monoxide levels in the vehicle's cab do not exceed 70 parts per million, which is a specific threshold considered unsafe for human exposure. Second, the bill requires the transportation commissioner, in consultation with the consumer protection board, to prepare and distribute a pamphlet about carbon monoxide poisoning warning signs and prevention strategies along with every new or renewed operator's license. By including information on CO poisoning symptoms and actions with driver's licenses, the bill aims to raise public awareness about this potentially deadly gas, which is colorless, odorless, and can cause serious health risks when it accumulates in enclosed spaces like vehicle interiors. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law, allowing time for implementation of the new inspection and educational requirements.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6374