New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 7474: Relates to requiring drivers approaching stationary emergency vehicles, tow or recovery trucks, or highway maintenance vehicles to switch lanes or reduce the speed of a motor vehicle
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 7474 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to requiring drivers approaching stationary emergency vehicles, tow or recovery trucks, or highway maintenance vehicles to switch lanes or reduce the speed of a motor vehicle. Primary sponsor: Gary Pretlow (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.
Requires a driver approaching stationary emergency vehicles, tow or recovery trucks, or highway maintenance vehicles displaying flashing lights to switch lanes or reduce the speed of the driver's vehicle, and be prepared to stop the vehicle; institutes a fine for failing to move over or slow down.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Pretlow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 89 |
“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