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NY A08292
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Cunningham
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AI Summary
- Creates an affirmative defense for MTA employees charged with violating bus lane restrictions in New York City's bus rapid transit program
- Defense applies when the employee is performing authorized duties on behalf of the MTA while operating an authorized employer vehicle
- Employee must be conducting lawful business or providing service to an official MTA vehicle or personnel while in the bus lane
- Amends Section 1111-c of the Vehicle and Traffic Law by adding a new subdivision (o)
- Takes effect immediately but will be repealed when the underlying section 1111-c is repealed
Legislative Description
Provides that it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction pursuant to a bus rapid transit program when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties on behalf of such authority and is operating an authorized employer motor vehicle in the bus lane at the time of the violation and conducting lawful business or providing service to an official metropolitan transportation authority vehicle or personnel while in a bus lane.
Last Action
substituted by s6815
6/13/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules6/9/2025
Codes5/28/2025
Transportation5/9/2025
Full Bill Text
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