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NY A00845

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth Blankenbush

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands authority to establish school speed limits on state highways to county legislative bodies, or to municipal/school district legislative bodies if delegated by the county
  • Currently only the Department of Transportation can set school speed limits on state highways; this bill adds local government options
  • Maintains the existing minimum school speed limit of 15 miles per hour
  • School speed zones remain limited to a maximum distance of 1,320 feet on highways passing school buildings, entrances, or exits
  • Would take effect on November 1st following enactment

Legislative Description

Provides for the establishment of school speed limits of not less than fifteen miles per hour by the legislative body of any county or, if so delegated, by the legislative body of any locality within said county on a portion of a state highway passing a school building.

Last Action

referred to transportation

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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