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NY S07791

Bill

Status

Passed

10/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Peter Harckham

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Village of Croton-on-Hudson to establish a demonstration program imposing monetary liability on vehicle owners when operators run red lights, using traffic-control signal photo violation-monitoring systems at up to 3 intersections

  • Maximum penalty is $50 per violation, with an additional $25 penalty for failure to respond to a notice of liability within the prescribed time period

  • Violations under this program do not count as convictions on driving records and cannot be used for insurance purposes

  • Vehicle owners can avoid liability if the vehicle was reported stolen, if the operator was convicted of the underlying violation, or if a lessor provides lessee information within 37 days

  • Program expires December 31, 2030, and requires annual reports to the governor and legislature detailing accidents, violations, revenue, and program effectiveness

Legislative Description

Establishes a demonstration program imposing monetary liability on the owner of a vehicle for failure of an operator thereof to comply with traffic-control indications in the village of Croton-on-Hudson; repeals authorization of such program December 31, 2030.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.486

10/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/11/2025
Rules6/11/2025
Transportation5/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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