Assembly bill · A5623 (2025-26)
Enacts the "New York State pedestrian right-of-way protection act"
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Jo Anne Simon (Assembly Member, District 52, Democratic)
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Summary
Enacts the "New York State pedestrian right-of-way protection act" which makes it an unclassified misdemeanor to stop, stand or park a vehicle in a pedestrian right-of-way.
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Amends the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Transportation · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Transportation · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly
- Feb 18, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly
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