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NY S09009

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/25/2020

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Gounardes

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Replaces subjective noise standards ("excessive or unusual noise") with specific decibel thresholds: 95 decibels for motorcycles and 60 decibels for other motor vehicles in muffler and exhaust system regulations.

  • Increases the maximum fine for equipment violations (excluding certain brake violations) from $150 to $1,000.

  • Requires all police departments and sheriff's offices in New York State to equip police vehicles with decibel readers.

  • Maintains existing prohibitions on muffler modifications that amplify or increase noise and on cut-out, bypass, or similar devices.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Increases the maximum fine for certain equipment violations; amends the threshold for violations relating to mufflers and exhaust systems; requires police vehicles to be equipped with decibel readers.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

9/25/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules9/25/2020

Full Bill Text

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