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NY A09179
Bill
Status
10/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Anil Beephan
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AI Summary
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Exempts drivers traveling in the opposite direction from stopping for a stopped school bus on divided highways with four or more lanes when a physical barrier separates traffic directions
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Defines "divided highway" for this section as a road with four or more lanes where a physical barrier exists between different directions of travel
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Prohibits school bus drivers from instructing passengers to cross divided highways as defined in the bill
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Maintains existing requirements for drivers to stop for school buses on undivided roads, streets, and private roads when red visual signals are flashing
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Relates to the passing of stopped school buses on divided highways; provides that vehicles traveling in the opposite direction of a school bus on such highway shall not have to stop if a physical barrier is present between the different directions of travel.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/7/2026