Senate bill · S10275 (2025-26)

Relates to pilotage fees on vessels transiting the New York state waters of Long Island Sound or Block Island Sound east of Execution Rocks or Sands Point

PassedLatest action Jun 3, 2026

New York State Senate

Same as A11188, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Passed as A11188, the matching Assembly bill.

Sponsor

Monica Martinez

State Senator, District 4 · Democratic/Working Families

Summary

Establishes a new system of pilotage fees for the Long Island Sound and Block Island Sound east of Execution Rocks or Sands Point.

Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries

Amends the Navigation Law.

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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This legislation establishes a new system of pilotage fees for the Long Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

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Where it stands

Passed the legislature and is awaiting a signature.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

Committee

Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation · New York State Senate

Also referred to Transportation · New York State Assembly, Transportation · New York State Senate.

The sponsor's argument

Why Monica Martinez says this is needed

This legislation would adjust the pilotage rates for foreign trade vessels entering and leaving the Long Island-Block Island Sound. In order to fairly compensate pilots at Long Island and Block Island Sound ports, this bill would establish a five-year schedule for an increase in pilotage fees. Merchant ships entering the Long Island and Block Island Sounds are required by law to take aboard a local pilot. These pilots are signif- icantly trained and qualified to take over large vessels and direct the vessel's navigation and docking while in State waters. Connecticut and New York share authority to regulate pilotage and a 1999 memorandum of agreement was established for licensed pilots to participate in a joint rotation of the pilots. This legislation establishes a rate structure that would contribute to fairly compensating pilots, effectively training pilots and properly maintaining pilots' boats.

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Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 3, 2026Result: passedSenate vote on A11188, the matching Assembly bill.
(58) (3) (0) (2)

Full history

Jun 3, 2026
3RD Reading CAL.1678
3RD READING CAL.1678
NY Senate
Jun 3, 2026
In committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
Jun 3, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Jun 3, 2026
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED FOR S10275
NY Senate
May 29, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO SENATE
NY Assembly

Show full history (7 earlier events)

May 29, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
May 29, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
NY Senate
May 28, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
May 28, 2026
Rules Report CAL.246
RULES REPORT CAL.246
NY Assembly
May 20, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
May 11, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
NY Senate
May 1, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly