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NY S06266

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/6/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jose Peralta

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Commissioner shall develop an educational awareness campaign about the dangers of pedestrians using mobile devices while texting or using other mobile device functions
  • Campaign must focus on educating pedestrians about risks of using mobile devices while crossing intersections and while being near or in streets
  • Department has discretion to determine the best methods for carrying out and implementing the campaign
  • Adds new section 19-193 to the New York City Administrative Code
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to an awareness campaign about the dangers of acting as a pedestrian while distracted by the use of a mobile device.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CITIES

1/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Cities1/6/2016

Full Bill Text

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