New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8688: Relates to the operation of vehicles that are on approach of vehicles displaying a green or blue light
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 8688 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the operation of vehicles that are on approach of vehicles displaying a green or blue light. Primary sponsor: Tommy John Schiavoni (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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 operators of motor vehicles to yield the right of way upon the immediate approach of a vehicle displaying a green or blue light.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy John Schiavoni | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 1 |
| Carrie Woerner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 113 |
“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