S1442
An act to amend the Vehicle and Traffic Law — 2023-01-31 · Calendar #145
The New York State Senate passed S1442, legislation expanding required safety equipment in limousines, on a 59-0 vote. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Scarcella-Spanton, was developed in response to deadly limousine crashes in New York State in recent years, including one involving a sitting Senate member. Scarcella-Spanton said the measure was crafted with input from a task force that included families of crash victims and is designed to protect future generations attending weddings, proms, and other significant life events. The legislation takes effect two years after becoming law. The passage marked Scarcella-Spanton's first bill to pass, prompting a standing ovation from colleagues led by Sen. Gianaris.
PASSED
Ayes: 59
· Nays: N/A
Debate Summary
Sen. Scarcella-Spanton explained that the legislation expands required safety equipment in limousines in response to deadly crashes in New York State, including one involving a Senate colleague. She noted the bill was developed with input from a task force including families of victims and is designed to make future generations safer when attending weddings, proms, and other important life events.