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NY A09093
Bill
Status
9/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Miller
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Transportation and Governor's Traffic Safety Committee to conduct a comprehensive study on LED headlight glare and brightness impacts on motorist safety within one year
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Mandates coordination with SUNY, CUNY, SUNY College of Optometry, and automotive programs at both university systems for the study
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Study must examine LED low beam alignment standards, glare intensity effects on oncoming drivers, short-term and long-term health implications, and accident data related to headlight brightness
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Requires development of recommendations for mitigating LED headlight glare, including potential regulatory or technological solutions
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Commissioner must deliver the report to the Governor, legislative leaders, and relevant Senate and Assembly committees, with public posting on department websites; the act expires one year after taking effect
Legislative Description
Enacts the "brightness emission analysis for motorist safety (BEAMS) act" which requires the department of transportation with participating institutions conduct a study on LED headlights.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/7/2026