Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 4, 2026Result: passed
(59) (1) (0) (3)
Senate bill · S1511 (2025-26)
Relates to electronic appearances for parking violations
New York State Senate
Same as A1425, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Latest action Jun 4, 2026
Sponsor: John Liu (State Senator, District 16, Democratic)
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Summary
Provides that persons charged with a parking violation shall be able to make an electronic court appearance unless a locality elects not to permit electronic appearances.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
To make it easier for people who have difficulty attending an in-person hearing that adjudicates parking violations to be able to present their case.
Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)
Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Codes · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Codes · New York State Senate, Transportation · New York State Assembly, Transportation · New York State Senate.
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Cosponsors
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Read on NY Senate (opens in a new tab)- Democratic38
- Republican3
This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.
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- Al Taylor
- Alex Bores
- Alicia Hyndman
- Amanda Septimo
- Amy Paulin
- Andrew Hevesi
- Brian Cunningham
- Dana Levenberg
- David Weprin
- Deborah Glick
- Emerita Torres
- George Alvarez
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- Jen Lunsford
- Jo Anne Simon
- John T. McDonald III
- John Zaccaro Jr.
- Jonathan Jacobson
- Judy Griffin
- Kalman Yeger
- Karen McMahon
- Keith Powers
- Kwani O'Pharrow
- Lester Chang
- Linda Rosenthal
- Maritza Davila
- MaryJane Shimsky
- Matthew Slater
- Michael Benedetto
- Nily Rozic
- Patrick J. Carroll
- Paula Kay
- Phil Steck
- Rebecca Kassay
- Rebecca Seawright
- Robert C. Carroll
- Robert Jackson
- Stephen Hawley
- Steven Raga
- Tommy Schiavoni
- Tony Simone
- William Colton
The sponsor's argument
Why John Liu says this is needed
New York State authorizes municipalities to create parking violations bureaus to adjudicate parking violations. In many instances, only in-person hearings are offered to those who enter a plea of not guilty. Quite often the only virtual option that people have is to upload a letter of explanation stating the facts and any supporting documentation of proof. However, they are not afforded the opportunity to attend a virtual hearing and miss the chance to argue their case. This was also the case during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hurricane Sandy, and other major disruptive events. Many parking violations bureaus Jailed to allow people to adjudicate their hearing virtually. However, the availability of technology has changed over the last few years with more user-friendly tools available. For many individuals in our communities, in-person hearings are a particular hardship. This can be especially true for seniors or people with disabilities for whom using public transit or driving long periods of time may be challenging. This legislation will provide people the opportunity to choose whether to present their case virtually or in person.
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Recorded votes
Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 12, 2025Result: passed
(58) (1) (0) (4)Vote: Committee vote · Rules
Senate RulesJun 9, 2025Result: passed
(21) (0) (0) (0)
Full history
- Jun 4, 2026
In committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
- Jun 4, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- Jun 4, 2026
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.1703
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1703
NY Senate
- Jun 4, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- Jun 4, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
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- May 20, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Senate
- Jun 12, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- Jun 12, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- Jun 12, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly
- Jun 9, 2025
Amend (t) and Recommit to Transportation
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly
- Jun 9, 2025
Amended
AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 1511A
NY Senate
- Jun 9, 2025
In committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
- Jun 9, 2025
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.1679
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1679
NY Senate
- Jan 10, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Senate
- Jan 9, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly
Read the record
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