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NY A01762
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Eachus
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AI Summary
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Railroad corporations operating freight trains in New York must submit quarterly inspection reports to the Department of Transportation covering all train yards and freight trains they operate in the state
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Department of Transportation is required to conduct follow-up inspections based on the content of the submitted reports
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Commissioner of Transportation is authorized to create rules and regulations necessary to implement the reporting requirements
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Act takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with immediate authority to begin drafting implementing regulations
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Contains automatic repeal provision if any federal agency determines the law would make New York ineligible for federal funds or if a court finds it violates federal law
Legislative Description
Requires every railroad corporation which operates any freight train within the state to submit quarterly reports to the department of transportation detailing such railroad corporation's inspections of any train yard and freight train operated in the state by such corporation; directs the department of transportation to conduct follow up inspections.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/7/2026