New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9938: Relates to sentences of imprisonment for offenses committed while using public transportation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 9938 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to sentences of imprisonment for offenses committed while using public transportation. Primary sponsor: Steve Chan (Republican/Conservative). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Imposes certain sentences of imprisonment for offenses committed while using public transportation; creates the offense of reckless endangerment on public transportation as a class A-I felony.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 9 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 1 · Republican/Conservative/Independence/Reform 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Chan | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 17 |
| George Borrello | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 57 |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 9 |
| Patrick Gallivan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 60 |
| Andrew Lanza | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence/Reform | Senate | 24 |
| Mario Mattera | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 2 |
| Dean Murray | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 3 |
| Rob Ortt | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | Senate | 62 |
| Tony Palumbo | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Steve Rhoads | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
| Bill Weber | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 38 |
| Alexis Weik | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 8 |
“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 CODES