New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5671: Requires the department of transportation to promulgate rules and regulations for the installation of heat safety gauges on freight rail tracks, and requires the installation of positive train control systems
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 5671 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires the department of transportation to promulgate rules and regulations for the installation of heat safety gauges on freight rail tracks, and requires the installation of positive train control systems. Primary sponsor: Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families). 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 the department of transportation to promulgate rules and regulations for the installation of heat safety gauges or hot bearing detectors on freight rail tracks in the state; requires the installation of positive train control systems on all freight trains operated within the state.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Hinchey | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 41 |
“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