New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S2569 — Authorizes drivers to disobey a traffic-control device or signal, after exercising reasonable care, in order to yield the right of way to an authorized emergency vehicle

Last action — Stricken

  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 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Not enough signal yet

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Summary

Authorizes drivers to disobey a traffic-control device or signal, after exercising reasonable care, in order to yield the right of way to an authorized emergency vehicle.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN

  2. REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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 S2569 do?
Authorizes drivers to disobey a traffic-control device or signal, after exercising reasonable care, in order to yield the right of way to an authorized emergency vehicle.
Who sponsors S2569?
S2569 is sponsored by Simcha Felder.
What is the current status of S2569?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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