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NY A03492

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Erik Dilan

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the minimum fine for a first conviction of passing a stopped school bus with red lights from $250 to $350, with a maximum fine increased from $400 to $500

  • Raises the minimum fine for a second violation within three years from $600 to $500, while increasing the maximum fine from $750 to $800

  • Increases fines for third or subsequent violations within three years, with the minimum rising from $750 to $800 (maximum remains $1,500)

  • Maintains existing imprisonment penalties: up to 30 days for first offense, up to 180 days for second and subsequent offenses

  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Increases the penalties for overtaking and passing a school bus; provides that for the first conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $350 nor more than $500; provides that for a second conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $800; also provides that for a third conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $800 nor more than $1000.

Last Action

referred to transportation

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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