New York S 8497: Repeals the emergency or disaster treatment protection act

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S08497 Summary:

BILL NOS08497 

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SAME ASSAME AS A07028

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SPONSORSTEC

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COSPNSR

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MLTSPNSR

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Add §148, Transp L

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Enacts the "in-route safety inspection for motor coach vehicles act"; establishes a framework for mandatory in-route inspections for motor coach vehicles carrying 16 or more passengers to reduce the risk of accidents and enhance operational oversight.

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BILL NOS08497 

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09/03/2025REFERRED TO RULES

01/07/2026REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

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 STATE OF NEW YORK
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 8497

 2025-2026 Regular Sessions

 IN SENATE

 September 3, 2025
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 Introduced by Sen. STEC -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
 printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules

 AN ACT amending the transportation law, in relation to establishing
 in-route safety inspections for motor coach vehicles designed to carry
 16 or more passengers

 The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem-
 bly, do enact as follows:

 1 Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as
 2 the "in-route safety inspection for motor coach vehicles act".
 3 § 2. Legislative findings and purpose. The legislature finds that
 4 ensuring the safety of passengers traveling by motor coach vehicles is
 5 essential for public safety. While motor coaches play a critical role in
 6 intercity and charter transportation, routine safety inspections while
 7 vehicles are in operation are necessary to address safety risks and
 8 protect passengers. This act establishes a framework for mandatory
 9 in-route inspections for motor coach vehicles carrying 16 or more
 10 passengers to reduce the risk of accidents and enhance operational over-
 11 sight.
 12 § 3. The transportation law is amended by adding a new section 148 to
 13 read as follows:
 14 § 148. In-route inspections. 1. For the purpose of this section:
 15 (a) "Motor coach vehicle" means a vehicle designed to transport
 16 sixteen or more passengers, including the driver, and intended for
 17 intercity or charter transportation.
 18 (b) "In-route inspection" means a safety inspection conducted while
 19 the vehicle is in operation, performed at designated rest areas along
 20 state highways.
 21 2. Motor coach vehicles shall be subject to mandatory in-route
 22 inspections at designated rest areas at least once every thirty days.
 23 Inspections shall be conducted by trained personnel from the department

 EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
 [ ] is old law to be omitted.
 LBD08759-01-5

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 1 or designated safety inspectors. Inspections shall include, but are not
 2 limited to:
 3 (a) Functionality of all seat belts and safety restraints;
 4 (b) Operational status of lights, brakes, and steering mechanisms;
 5 (c) Inspection of tires for wear and proper inflation;
 6 (d) Verification of emergency exits and equipment; and
 7 (e) Review of the driver's qualifications and compliance with rest
 8 requirements.
 9 3. (a) The department shall identify and designate specific rest areas
 10 along major highways throughout New York state for the purpose of
 11 conducting in-route inspections. Adequate signage shall be placed to
 12 inform motor coach operators of inspection requirements and locations.
 13 (b) The results of all in-route inspections shall be recorded and
 14 submitted to the department to track compliance and identify trends in
 15 motor coach safety. The department shall publish an annual report
 16 detailing inspection findings, including any safety violations and
 17 corrective actions taken.
 18 4. Failure to comply with this section shall result in penalties, as
 19 determined by the commissioner including:
 20 (a) Fines;
 21 (b) Suspension of operating authority; or
 22 (c) Mandated corrective action plans.
 23 § 4. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall
 24 have become a law. Effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or
 25 repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of
 26 this act on its effective dat