New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S3240 — Relates to drivers of school buses using hands-free mobile telephones

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 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill prohibits school bus drivers from using hands-free mobile phones while transporting students.

This legislation prohibits drivers of school buses from using hands-free mobile phones when students are on board, with certain exceptions. The goal is to enhance safety for students during transportation.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means safer school bus rides for your children by reducing distractions for drivers.

Summary

Prohibits drivers of school buses that are carrying students from using hands-free mobile telephones; provides for certain exceptions.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. COMMITTED TO RULES

  2. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  3. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  4. 1ST REPORT CAL.247

  5. PRINT NUMBER 3240A

  6. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION

  7. REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

  8. COMMITTED TO RULES

  9. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  10. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  11. 1ST REPORT CAL.1070

  12. REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

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 education
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Frequently asked questions

What does S3240 do?
Prohibits drivers of school buses that are carrying students from using hands-free mobile telephones; provides for certain exceptions.
Who sponsors S3240?
S3240 is sponsored by Jeremy Cooney.
What is the current status of S3240?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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