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NY A01002
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
William Magnarelli
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AI Summary
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Requires railroad corporations operating freight trains in New York to notify the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Department of Environmental Conservation, and Department of Transportation before transporting hazardous materials on state tracks
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Mandates that railroads promptly update hazardous waste manifests and provide the same information required for local municipalities under the federal Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (Public Law 114-94)
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Classifies all information provided under this requirement as confidential and exempt from Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) disclosure
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Takes effect 30 days after becoming law, with automatic repeal if any federal agency determines the law would make New York ineligible for federal funds or if a court finds it conflicts with federal law
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Authorizes commissioners to promulgate rules and regulations necessary for implementation
Legislative Description
Requires railroad corporations to inform the division of homeland security and emergency services, department of environmental conservation and department of transportation about freight rail trains transporting hazardous materials prior to traveling on tracks within the state.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/7/2026