S3256A

The New York State Senate passed Senate Print 3256A, sponsored by Senator Cooney, which amends the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law. The bill received unanimous approval on a 59-0 roll call vote. The measure will take effect 90 days after becoming law. No floor debate was recorded on the legislation.

The New York State Senate passed legislation establishing the crime of aggravated snowmobiling while intoxicated and raising financial penalties for the offense. Senate Print 3256A, sponsored by Sen. Cooney, passed on a 59-0 roll call vote. The bill was introduced in honor of Casey Eldred, a constituent's son who was killed in 2022 when struck head-on by an intoxicated snowmobiler. Cooney argued the measure aligns snowmobile intoxication laws with existing vehicle intoxication statutes, treating operation of a snowmobile under the influence the same as driving a car. The legislation aims to enhance safety on New York's snowmobile trails and prevent similar tragedies. The bill takes effect 90 days after becoming law.