New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 716: Relates to the passing of stopped school buses on divided highways and to the location of school bus stops on divided highways
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 716 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the passing of stopped school buses on divided highways and to the location of school bus stops on divided highways. Primary sponsor: Steve Rhoads (Republican/Conservative). It lists 2 additional sponsors. 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.
Relates to the passing of stopped school buses on divided highways; provides that vehicles traveling in the opposite direction of a school bus on such highway shall not have to stop if a physical barrier is present between the different directions of travel.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 9 |
| Mario Mattera | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 2 |
“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