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NY S09216
Bill
Status
2/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Hinchey
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Transportation, Bridge Authority, Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, Thruway Authority, and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to study whether 20 specified bridges can withstand impacts from large vessels including cargo ships, oil tankers, and cruise ships
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Studies must evaluate bridge age, condition, support structure construction, protective barriers, waterway width, vessel traffic volume, and available maneuvering area for ships experiencing emergencies
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Bridges to be studied include major crossings such as the George Washington Bridge, Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, and Bayonne Bridge, among others
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Reports with findings and improvement recommendations due to the Governor and legislative leaders by January 1, 2028, with publication on each agency's website within one month of completion
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Act expires April 1, 2028; Port Authority provisions contingent on New Jersey enacting identical legislation
Legislative Description
Directs the Department of Transportation, the Bridge Authority, the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel authority, the Thruway authority, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to each conduct a study of certain bridges spanning bodies of water connected to deep water ports in the state to determine whether such bridges have the structural integrity to withstand an impact from large vessels such as cargo ships, oil tankers and cruise ships; requires a report and recommendations; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Last Action
AMEND BY RESTORING TO ORIGINAL PRINT 9216
3/6/2026