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NY S06465
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cordell Cleare
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AI Summary
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Requires emergency signal devices on authorized emergency vehicles in New York City to produce an alternating high and low, two-toned sound per department implementation standards
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Maintains the existing 90 dB(A) maximum sound level requirement when measured at 50 feet from the vehicle's forward face
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Mandates testing and certification of emergency signal devices within one year of the law's effective date and every two years thereafter to verify compliance with both sound level and two-tone requirements
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Removes the previous exemption that excluded police, fire department, and medical emergency vehicles from these requirements
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with agencies authorized to begin rulemaking immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Requires alternating high and low, two-toned signal devices on emergency services vehicles in New York city.
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO TRANSPORTATION
2/3/2026