Bill > S06809

This bill implements a temporary moratorium on the installation of new digital billboards and requires the commissioner of transportation to conduct a comprehensive study on how these billboards might impact motor vehicle accidents. Specifically, the bill prohibits the installation of any new digital billboards unless they comply with future regulations, and mandates that the transportation commissioner perform a detailed investigation into how digital billboards potentially contribute to traffic accidents, focusing on accidents that result in severe injury or death near these signs. Within one year of the bill's effective date, the commissioner must submit a report with findings and recommendations to key state leaders (the governor, senate president, and assembly speaker) and develop new rules and regulations governing the installation and use of digital billboards based on the study's results. The bill aims to address potential safety concerns related to digital billboards by pausing their installation and gathering scientific evidence about their potential impact on traffic safety.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6809