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NY S 10694

in committee

Increases the penalties for overtaking and passing a school bus

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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Did NY S 10694 pass?

Not yet. NY S 10694 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-09-11): REFERRED TO RULES

What is NY S 10694 about?

Increases the penalties for overtaking and passing a school bus; provides that for the first conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $350 nor more than $500; provides that for a second conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $800; also provides that for a third conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $800 nor more than $1500.

Who sponsors NY S 10694?

Pamela Helming is the primary sponsor of NY S 10694.

Description

Increases the penalties for overtaking and passing a school bus; provides that for the first conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $350 nor more than $500; provides that for a second conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $800; also provides that for a third conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $800 nor more than $1500.

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Latest action
2026-09-11 — REFERRED TO RULES
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Sponsors

  • Pamela Helmingprimary

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  1. 2026-09-11

    REFERRED TO RULES

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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/S10694?summary=&detail=

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