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NY A04581
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Gallahan
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AI Summary
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Directs the Commissioner of Transportation to study the feasibility of removing all existing 3-cable guide rails on New York roadways and replacing them with safer modern alternatives
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Study must include the approximate location and total mileage of 3-cable guide rails currently in use statewide
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Requires analysis of estimated removal and replacement costs, including whether expenses would be borne by the state or affected localities
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Study must assess the estimated timeline for removal if conducted in the most cost-effective manner and the impact on vehicle and motorist safety
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Commissioner must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Governor and legislative leaders within one year, after which the act expires and is repealed
Legislative Description
Authorizes and directs the commissioner of transportation to conduct a study on the feasibility of removing all existing 3-cable guide rails on New York roadways and replacing such guide rails with safer alternatives; requires a report to be submitted to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, the minority leader of the senate, and the minority leader of the assembly containing the findings and recommendations for legislative or other actions.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/7/2026