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NY S08951

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/6/2024

Primary Sponsor

Iwen Chu

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Commissioner of Transportation to develop and implement an official business directional sign program for publicly available zero-emission vehicle charging and refueling stations on New York state highways.

  • Mandates signage designating zero-emission vehicle charging and refueling station locations within three miles of roadway exits or off-ramps, in compliance with the manual on uniform traffic control devices.

  • Restricts installation of signage to occur during regular maintenance of existing signage, and directs the commissioner to seek expedited federal approval if necessary.

  • Defines "zero-emission vehicle" as a motor vehicle propelled by an electric motor powered by a hydrogen fuel cell or rechargeable battery, or any vehicle that operates without direct emission of atmospheric pollutants.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment and applies to signage installed or maintained by the Department of Transportation on or after that date.

Legislative Description

Requires signage on state highways designating where there is a zero-emission charging and refueling station that is open and available to the public within three miles of an exit or off-ramp.

Last Action

referred to transportation

6/7/2024

Committee Referrals

Transportation6/7/2024
Rules6/4/2024
Transportation4/2/2024

Full Bill Text

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