New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A10706 — Prohibits the operation of N.Y. city transit authority subways or trains without a conductor on board

Last action — Assembly Floor Calendar

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced March 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Prohibits NYC transit authority subways or trains from operating without a conductor on board.

This bill requires that all NYC subway and train operations have at least one conductor present. It aims to ensure safety during transit operations.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that conductors will continue to be required on subways and trains, ensuring jobs within the transit authority are maintained.
  • Consumers: This impacts riders by providing assurance that there will always be a conductor during subway and train operations for safety.

Summary

Prohibits the operation of NYC transit authority subways or trains without at least one conductor on board except where it is currently permissible.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY S9586A

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.548

  3. RULES REPORT CAL.548

  4. REPORTED

  5. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  6. REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  7. REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does A10706 do?
Prohibits the operation of NYC transit authority subways or trains without at least one conductor on board except where it is currently permissible.
Who sponsors A10706?
A10706 is sponsored by Monique Chandler-Waterman.
What is the current status of A10706?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced March 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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