New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 5516
Requires railroad corporations to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection when a freight train is parked in a train yard prior to traveling on tracks within the state
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families)
Cosponsors (4)
- Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. (Democratic)
- Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families)
- Robert Rolison (Republican)
- Lea Webb (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Requires railroad corporations to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection when a freight train is parked in a train yard prior to traveling on tracks within the state including, but not be limited to, a review of tracks, safety equipment, including brakes, and train cars.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 Senate | Floor Vote - Version: A | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Apr 21, 2026 Senate | Transportation Vote - Version: A | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Jun 11, 2025 Senate | Floor Vote - Version: A | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Jun 9, 2025 Senate | Rules Vote - Version: A | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Apr 28, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION - Apr 28, 2026 · Senate
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY - Apr 28, 2026 · Senate
PASSED SENATE - Apr 27, 2026 · Senate
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING - Apr 22, 2026 · Senate
2ND REPORT CAL. - Apr 21, 2026 · Senate
1ST REPORT CAL.777 - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION - Jan 7, 2026 · House
RETURNED TO SENATE - Jan 7, 2026 · House
DIED IN ASSEMBLY - Jun 11, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION - Jun 11, 2025 · Senate
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY - Jun 11, 2025 · Senate
PASSED SENATE - Jun 9, 2025 · Senate
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1630 - Jun 9, 2025 · Senate
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES - Apr 10, 2025 · Senate
PRINT NUMBER 5516A - Apr 10, 2025 · Senate
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION - Feb 24, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION