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NY A10607

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Emerita Torres

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the New York State Department of Transportation from approving final plans that add width or lanes to state highways within 100 feet of public housing facilities
  • Applies to federal, state, or municipal housing projects located in zip codes where the three-year average asthma emergency department visit rate exceeds 70 per 10,000 persons
  • Known as the "Stop Highway Community Harm Act"
  • Amends Section 10 of the Highway Law by adding a new subdivision 4-a
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Prevents adding width or lanes to state highways within one hundred feet of certain public housing facilities with high rates of asthma in the area.

Last Action

referred to transportation

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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