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NY S09307

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Cooney

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires drivers to stop at least 15 feet from railroad tracks when on-track equipment (not just trains) is approaching or present, and wait until they can proceed safely
  • Expands existing railroad crossing safety requirements to cover "on-track equipment" in addition to railroad trains
  • Updates gender-neutral language, changing "he" to "they" and "flagman" to "flag person"
  • Penalties for violations: first offense up to $150 fine and/or 15 days imprisonment; second offense within 18 months up to $500 and/or 45 days; third or subsequent offense within 18 months up to $750 and/or 90 days
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires whenever any person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing where there is on-track equipment, the driver of such vehicle shall stop not less than fifteen feet from the nearest rail of such railroad, and shall not proceed until they can do so safely.

Last Action

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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