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NY A08688

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Schiavoni

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires drivers to yield the right-of-way and pull over to the right edge of the roadway when a vehicle displaying a green or blue light approaches
  • Drivers must stop and remain in position until the green or blue light vehicle has passed, similar to existing requirements for emergency vehicles
  • Green lights are typically used by volunteer firefighters and blue lights by volunteer ambulance workers in New York
  • Extends the duty to drive with reasonable care to operators of vehicles displaying green or blue lights, not just authorized emergency vehicles
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires operators of motor vehicles to yield the right of way upon the immediate approach of a vehicle displaying a green or blue light.

Last Action

referred to transportation

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation5/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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