New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 545: Prohibits a skier from skiing in any area unless such skier is wearing a protective helmet; applicable to skiers under fourteen years of age
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 545 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits a skier from skiing in any area unless such skier is wearing a protective helmet; applicable to skiers under fourteen years of age. Primary sponsor: Dan Stec (Republican/Conservative/Independence). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO JUDICIARY.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to the duties of skiers and ski area operators regarding the use of helmets; requires skiers under age 14 to wear helmets; requires ski area operators to maintain an adequate supply of helmets for sale and rental; requires operators to post signs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative/Independence 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Stec | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | Senate | 45 |
“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 JUDICIARY
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY