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NY S08810
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Establishes a legal defense for Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) vehicle owners who receive liability notices for standing, stopping, or parking violations in New York City bus lanes
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The defense applies when the vehicle operator was an MTA employee performing authorized duties involving an MTA vehicle in the bus lane
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Amends Vehicle and Traffic Law sections 1111-c and 1111-c-1 to expand protections under both the bus rapid transit program and demonstration program enforcement provisions
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Takes effect on the same date as the related 2025 legislation (S. 6815/A. 8292) regarding affirmative defenses for bus lane restrictions
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The amendments will be repealed automatically when the underlying sections 1111-c and 1111-c-1 are repealed
Legislative Description
Provides a defense from liability for MTA vehicles standing, stopped, or parked in violation of certain bus lane restrictions in New York city where such MTA vehicles were operated by an employee of the MTA performing authorized duties.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.80
2/13/2026