New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9840: Restricts a law enforcement officer from initiating a traffic stop for certain violations of the vehicle and traffic law
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 9840 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Restricts a law enforcement officer from initiating a traffic stop for certain violations of the vehicle and traffic law. Primary sponsor: Zellnor Myrie (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 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.
Restricts a law enforcement officer from initiating a traffic stop for certain violations of the vehicle and traffic law; provides for the suppression or exclusion of evidence obtained in violation of such provisions; relates to the duties of the division of criminal justice services making certain information pertaining to traffic stops public.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zellnor Myrie | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
“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