New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 3240: Relates to drivers of school buses using hands-free mobile telephones
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 3240 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to drivers of school buses using hands-free mobile telephones. Primary sponsor: Jeremy Cooney (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 5, 2026): COMMITTED TO RULES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits drivers of school buses that are carrying students from using hands-free mobile telephones; provides for certain exceptions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Cooney | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 56 |
| Patrick Gallivan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 60 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- COMMITTED TO RULES
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.247
- PRINT NUMBER 3240A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION
- REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
- COMMITTED TO RULES
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.1070
- REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION