| Date of Action |
Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
|---|---|
| Jan 06, 2016 |
referred to transportation |
| Jun 11, 2015 |
print number 2478a |
| Jun 11, 2015 |
amend and recommit to transportation |
| Jan 23, 2015 |
referred to transportation |
Senate Bill S2478A
2015-2016 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(D, WF) 12th Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status - In Senate Committee Transportation Committee
Actions
Bill Amendments
2015-S2478 - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A6021
- Current Committee:
- Senate Transportation
- Law Section:
- Vehicle and Traffic Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add §1132, V & T L
- Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:
-
2009-2010:
A5342
2011-2012: S2526, A4907
2013-2014: S604, A2200
2017-2018: S3160, A2896
2019-2020: S2152
2015-S2478 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S2478
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to
interference with a funeral procession
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:
The vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding new section 1132
which states that a driver of a motor vehicle shall be subject to a
fine of no more than fifty dollars for the infraction of entering the
single file line of traffic constituting a funeral procession marked
by motor vehicles displaying their headlights and hazard lights.
JUSTIFICATION:
Too often, the grieving parties in a motor vehicle funeral procession
have their anguish exacerbated by other motorists that cut-off or
otherwise interrupt the funeral procession.
The disruptions are not only hurtful, annoying and disrespectful, but
also pose serious safety hazards that threaten the wellbeing of those
in or near the procession.
This legislation would allow those who are grieving to have the peace
2015-S2478 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________
2478
2015-2016 Regular Sessions
I N S E N A T E
January 23, 2015
___________
Introduced by Sen. GIANARIS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to interference
with a funeral procession
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new
section 1132 to read as follows:
S 1132. INTERFERENCE WITH A FUNERAL PROCESSION. (A) THE DRIVER OF A
MOTOR VEHICLE SHALL NOT ENTER, DRIVE BETWEEN, OBSTRUCT, HINDER OR IN ANY
WAY INTERFERE WITH THE VEHICLES CONSTITUTING A FUNERAL PROCESSION WHILE
SUCH VEHICLES ARE IN MOTION UNLESS SUCH MOTOR VEHICLE IS PART OF SUCH
PROCESSION, EXCEPT WHEN AUTHORIZED TO DO SO BY A POLICE OFFICER OR WHEN
SUCH MOTOR VEHICLE IS AN AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXHIBITING A VISI-
BLE SIGNAL AND SOUNDING AN AUDIBLE SIGNAL.
(B) ANY PERSON OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE IN VIOLATION OF SUBDIVISION
(A) OF THIS SECTION SHALL BE GUILTY OF A TRAFFIC INFRACTION AND SUBJECT
TO A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN FIFTY DOLLARS. THE COMMISSIONER SHALL NOT
ASSESS ANY POINTS AGAINST THE LICENSE OF A PERSON FOUND TO HAVE VIOLATED
THE PROVISIONS OF SUBDIVISION (A) OF THIS SECTION.
(C) NO PROVISION OF THIS SECTION SHALL BE DEEMED TO IMPOSE ANY LIABIL-
ITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM A VIOLATION OF THIS
SECTION UPON A FUNERAL FIRM OR ANY PERSON LICENSED OR REGISTERED PURSU-
ANT TO ARTICLE THIRTY-FOUR OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, OR ANY EMPLOYEE OR
AGENT THEREOF, WHEN SUCH FIRM, PERSON, EMPLOYEE OR AGENT IS ACTING WITH-
IN THE SCOPE OF HIS, HER OR ITS DUTIES. NOR SHALL ANY PROVISION OF THIS
SECTION BE DEEMED TO LIMIT THE LIABILITY OF ANY FUNERAL FIRM OR ANY
PERSON LICENSED OR REGISTERED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE THIRTY-FOUR OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, OR ANY EMPLOYEE OR AGENT THEREOF, PURSUANT TO ANY
OTHER PROVISION OF LAW OR AT EQUITY.
S 2. This act shall take effect on the first of September next
succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
2015-S2478A (ACTIVE) - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A6021
- Current Committee:
- Senate Transportation
- Law Section:
- Vehicle and Traffic Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add §1132, V & T L
- Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:
-
2009-2010:
A5342
2011-2012: S2526, A4907
2013-2014: S604, A2200
2017-2018: S3160, A2896
2019-2020: S2152
2015-S2478A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S2478A
TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in
relation to interference with a funeral procession
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS: The vehicle and traffic law is
amended by adding new section 1132 which states that a driver of a
motor vehicle shall be subject to a fine of no more than fifty dollars
for the infraction of entering the single file line of traffic
constituting a funeral procession marked by motor vehicles displaying
their headlights and hazard lights. Exceptions are provided for
emergency vehicles, in order to comply with the "move over" law, or
when authorized to do so by a police officer.
JUSTIFICATION: Too often, the grieving parties in a motor vehicle
funeral procession have their anguish exacerbated by other motorists
that cut-off or otherwise interrupt the funeral procession.
The disruptions are not only hurtful, annoying and disrespectful, but
also pose serious safety hazards that threaten the wellbeing of those
in or near the procession.
This legislation would allow those who are grieving to have the peace
of mind and comfort they deserve in their time of need by guaranteeing
the integrity of the procession while ensuring the safety of those in
the vicinity.
2015-S2478A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________
2478--A
2015-2016 Regular Sessions
I N S E N A T E
January 23, 2015
___________
Introduced by Sen. GIANARIS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation -- commit-
tee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recom-
mitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to interference
with a funeral procession
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new
section 1132 to read as follows:
S 1132. INTERFERENCE WITH A FUNERAL PROCESSION. (A) THE DRIVER OF A
MOTOR VEHICLE SHALL NOT ENTER, DRIVE BETWEEN, OBSTRUCT, HINDER OR IN ANY
WAY INTERFERE WITH THE VEHICLES CONSTITUTING A FUNERAL PROCESSION WHILE
SUCH VEHICLES ARE IN MOTION UNLESS SUCH MOTOR VEHICLE IS PART OF SUCH
PROCESSION, EXCEPT WHEN AUTHORIZED TO DO SO BY A POLICE OFFICER OR WHEN
SUCH MOTOR VEHICLE IS AN AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXHIBITING A VISI-
BLE SIGNAL AND SOUNDING AN AUDIBLE SIGNAL OR WHEN COMPLYING WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF SECTION ELEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR-A OF THIS TITLE.
(B) ANY PERSON OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE IN VIOLATION OF SUBDIVISION
(A) OF THIS SECTION SHALL BE GUILTY OF A TRAFFIC INFRACTION AND SUBJECT
TO A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN FIFTY DOLLARS. THE COMMISSIONER SHALL NOT
ASSESS ANY POINTS AGAINST THE LICENSE OF A PERSON FOUND TO HAVE VIOLATED
THE PROVISIONS OF SUBDIVISION (A) OF THIS SECTION.
(C) NO PROVISION OF THIS SECTION SHALL BE DEEMED TO IMPOSE ANY LIABIL-
ITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM A VIOLATION OF THIS
SECTION UPON A FUNERAL FIRM OR ANY PERSON LICENSED OR REGISTERED PURSU-
ANT TO ARTICLE THIRTY-FOUR OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, OR ANY EMPLOYEE OR
AGENT THEREOF, WHEN SUCH FIRM, PERSON, EMPLOYEE OR AGENT IS ACTING WITH-
IN THE SCOPE OF HIS, HER OR ITS DUTIES. HOWEVER, ANY FUNERAL FIRM OR
ANY PERSON LICENSED OR REGISTERED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE THIRTY-FOUR OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, OR ANY EMPLOYEE OR AGENT THEREOF, SHALL AT ALL TIMES
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD07763-02-5
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