| Date of Action |
Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
|---|---|
| Jan 03, 2018 |
referred to transportation |
| Jun 06, 2017 |
print number 6403a |
| Jun 06, 2017 |
amend (t) and recommit to transportation |
| May 16, 2017 |
referred to transportation |
Senate Bill S6403A
2017-2018 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(R, C, IP) Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status - In Senate Committee Transportation Committee
Actions
Bill Amendments
2017-S6403 - Details
2017-S6403 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S6403
TITLE OF BILL :
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to requiring
the metropolitan transportation authority to post signage over mass
transit seats indicating that individuals should give up their seats
for the elderly, pregnant and disabled
PURPOSE :
This bill requires the MTA to post signage over all mass transit seats
indicating that individuals should give up their seats for the
elderly, pregnant and disabled riders.
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS :
Section 1 amends the Public Authorities Law by adding a new section
1266-k.
Section 2 sets forth the effective date.
JUSTIFICATION :
Riding the subway or taking a bus is part of nearly all New York City
residents' daily routine. Under the federal Americans with
2017-S6403 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________
6403
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
I N S E N A T E
May 16, 2017
___________
Introduced by Sen. RANZENHOFER -- read twice and ordered printed, and
when printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to requiring the
metropolitan transportation authority to post signage over mass trans-
it seats indicating that individuals should give up their seats for
the elderly, pregnant and disabled
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The public authorities law is amended by adding a new
section 1266-k to read as follows:
§ 1266-K. SIGNAGE FOR SEATS FOR THE ELDERLY, PREGNANT AND DISABLED.
THE AUTHORITY SHALL POST SIGNAGE INDICATING INDIVIDUALS SHOULD GIVE UP
THEIR SEATS FOR THE ELDERLY, PREGNANT AND DISABLED PASSENGERS. SUCH
SIGNAGE SHALL INDICATE THAT ANY MASS TRANSIT SEAT SHOULD BE GIVEN UP FOR
THE ELDERLY, PREGNANT AND DISABLED AND SHALL BE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED AND
VISIBLE FROM ALL SEATS.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD01935-01-7
co-Sponsors
(D) 32nd Senate District
2017-S6403A (ACTIVE) - Details
2017-S6403A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S6403A
TITLE OF BILL :
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to priority
seating for pregnant, elderly, and disabled passengers
PURPOSE :
This bill requires the MTA to post signage over all mass transit seats
indicating that individuals should give up their seats for the
elderly, pregnant and disabled riders.
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS :
Section 1 amends the Public Authorities Law by adding a new section
1266-k.
Section 2 sets forth the effective date.
JUSTIFICATION :
Riding the subway or taking a bus is part of nearly all New York City
residents' daily routine. Under the federal Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA), public transportation authorities are required
to make priority seating available for riders with disabilities and
2017-S6403A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________
6403--A
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
I N S E N A T E
May 16, 2017
___________
Introduced by Sen. RANZENHOFER -- read twice and ordered printed, and
when printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation --
committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and
recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to priority
seating for pregnant, elderly, and disabled passengers
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The public authorities law is amended by adding a new
section 1266-k to read as follows:
§ 1266-K. PRIORITY SEATING FOR PREGNANT, ELDERLY, AND DISABLED PASSEN-
GERS. 1. THE AUTHORITY SHALL POST SIGNAGE, WHICH MAY TAKE THE FORM OF A
STICKER, IN EACH SUBWAY CAR AND BUS, IN THE MANNER AND OF THE SIZE AND
NUMBER, SUFFICIENT TO BE VIEWED BY PASSENGERS IN ALL PARTS OF SUCH
SUBWAY CAR AND BUS WHICH STATES, EITHER GRAPHICALLY OR IN THE LANGUAGES
THE AUTHORITY DEEMS APPROPRIATE: "PLEASE GIVE UP YOUR SEAT FOR PREGNANT,
ELDERLY, OR DISABLED PASSENGERS."
2. THE AUTHORITY SHALL POST SIGNAGE, WHICH MAY TAKE THE FORM OF A
STICKER, DESIGNATING CERTAIN SEATS IN SUCH SUBWAY CAR AND BUS AS
RESERVED FOR PREGNANT, ELDERLY OR DISABLED PASSENGERS. SUCH SIGNAGE
SHALL STATE, EITHER GRAPHICALLY OR IN THE LANGUAGES THE AUTHORITY DEEMS
APPROPRIATE: "THESE SEATS ARE RESERVED FOR PREGNANT, ELDERLY, AND DISA-
BLED PASSENGERS."
3. IN ADDITION TO THE SIGNAGE REQUIRED IN SUBDIVISIONS ONE AND TWO OF
THIS SECTION, SUCH INFORMATION SHALL BE INCLUDED IN ANY LED BANNER SIGNS
AND ANY ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE IN SUBWAY CARS OR BUSES.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after
it shall have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD01935-09-7
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