New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S259 — Establishes the crimes of criminal trespass on a school bus, school grounds or children's camp

Last action — In Senate Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Establishes the crimes of criminal trespass on a school bus, school grounds or children's camp; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles, in consultation with the commissioner of transportation, to promulgate rules and regulations for certain signage on school buses; relates to professional development school bus driver safety training seminars statewide.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO CODES

  2. COMMITTED TO RULES

  3. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  4. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  5. 1ST REPORT CAL.913

  6. REFERRED TO CODES

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — Codes

Passed 12 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 12100
Total 12100
% of votes cast 92%8%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Andrew Gounardes — Yea
Anthony H. Palumbo — Yea
Brian Kavanagh — Yea
Dean Murray — Yea
Jabari Brisport — Yea
Jamaal Bailey — Yea
Jeremy Cooney — Yea
Julia Salazar — Nay
Luis R. Sepúlveda — Yea
Patrick M. Gallivan — Yea
Roxanne J. Persaud — Yea
Thomas F. O'Mara — Yea
Zellnor Myrie — Yea

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Subjects

public-safety education
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Frequently asked questions

What does S259 do?
Establishes the crimes of criminal trespass on a school bus, school grounds or children's camp; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles, in consultation with the commissioner of transportation, to promulgate rules and regulations for certain signage on school buses; relates to professional development school bus driver safety training seminars statewide.
Who sponsors S259?
S259 is sponsored by Monica Martinez.
What is the current status of S259?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S259?
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