New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 5400: Exempts operators of law enforcement and fire department vessels from laws which regulate vessels on the navigable waters of the state while responding to emergencies

Passed one chamber Last action March 24, 2026: REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

Plain-language summary

S 5400 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Exempts operators of law enforcement and fire department vessels from laws which regulate vessels on the navigable waters of the state while responding to emergencies. Primary sponsor: Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.