New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 5671: Requires the department of transportation to promulgate rules and regulations for the installation of heat safety gauges on freight rail tracks, and requires the installation of positive train control systems

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

Plain-language summary

S 5671 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires the department of transportation to promulgate rules and regulations for the installation of heat safety gauges on freight rail tracks, and requires the installation of positive train control systems. Primary sponsor: Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families).