New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 553: Establishes a pilot program for the field testing of mobile phones and portable devices for the county of Westchester
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
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- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 553 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes a pilot program for the field testing of mobile phones and portable devices for the county of Westchester. Primary sponsor: Amy Paulin (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes optional pilot programs for the county of Westchester, for local police departments to use electronic scanning devices to determine whether or not the operator of a vehicle was using a mobile phone or portable electronic device near the time of an accident or collision.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Paulin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
- REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION