New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 3209: Provides for children under the age of eighteen to wear protective headgear while skiing or snowboarding
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 3209 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides for children under the age of eighteen to wear protective headgear while skiing or snowboarding. Primary sponsor: Brian Kavanagh (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2026): REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO HEALTH.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires children under the age of eighteen to wear protective headgear while skiing or snowboarding; imposes civil fines for violations thereof; applies safety in skiing code requirements to snowboarders and snowboarding.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Kavanagh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Brad Hoylman-Sigal | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO HEALTH
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY