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NY A00561
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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AI Summary
- Allows cities and villages to establish speed limits as low as 15 miles per hour on any portion of a highway within a city or village park
- Extends the same authority to suburban towns and towns with populations exceeding 50,000 to set 15 mph minimum speed limits on highways within town parks
- Currently, only Buffalo and Rochester have authority to set 15 mph limits in city parks; this bill expands that option statewide
- Speed limit changes must still comply with engineering considerations and be certified by a licensed professional engineer specializing in traffic operations
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Authorizes legislative bodies to establish speed limits not less than fifteen miles per hour for any portion of a highway within a city, village or town park.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation1/8/2025
Full Bill Text
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