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NY S09333
Bill
Status
3/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Walczyk
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AI Summary
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Creates a new exemption allowing municipal employees in New York to operate city, town, village, or county-owned vehicles without a commercial driver's license when used solely for intrastate governmental purposes
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Covers specific municipal operations including snow and ice control, highway and road maintenance, water and sewer maintenance, and emergency or disaster response
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Requires exempt employees to pass a motor vehicle skills and safety examination administered or approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles
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Mandates municipalities establish internal driver training programs with written standards, behind-the-wheel instruction, periodic refresher training, and supervisor certification
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Authorizes the commissioner to set minimum safety and testing standards for municipal training programs, while preserving all other applicable traffic and safety laws
Legislative Description
Establishes a municipal exemption from commercial driver's license requirements when the vehicle utilized is owned or leased by a city, town, village, or county when such vehicle is operated by a municipal employee solely for intrastate governmental purposes.
Last Action
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
3/2/2026