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The New York State Senate passed legislation to amend the Vehicle and Traffic Law on a roll call vote of 61-0. Senate Print 3249, sponsored by Sen. Cooney, was advanced to a vote without floor debate. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage. The bill's specific amendments to the Vehicle and Traffic Law were not detailed in the floor discussion.

The New York State Senate passed Senate Print 3249, sponsored by Senator Bailey, which amends the Executive Law. The bill received 56 affirmative votes with no recorded opposition. The measure will take effect 30 days after becoming law. No debate was recorded during floor consideration.

The New York State Senate passed legislation requiring smoke alarms in common areas of multifamily dwellings, with the bill advancing on a 60-0 vote. Senate Print 3249, sponsored by Sen. Bailey, was prompted by a January fire in the Bronx that destroyed a multifamily building on Carpenter Avenue. Although the fire resulted in no deaths and only minor injuries, Bailey noted that some residents evacuated late due to the absence of building-wide smoke alarms. The measure aims to promote fire safety awareness and ensure timely evacuation in multifamily buildings. Bailey credited the bill to the majority's efforts under the leadership of Andrea Stewart-Cousins to address deadly fires in communities. The legislation now heads to the Assembly for consideration.