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NY A09179

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Anil Beephan

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Defines "divided highway" for this section as a road with four or more lanes where a physical barrier exists between different directions of travel

  • Prohibits school bus drivers from instructing passengers to cross divided highways as defined in the bill

  • Maintains existing requirements for drivers to stop for school buses on undivided roads, streets, and private roads when red visual signals are flashing

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation10/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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