Prohibits the idling of any passenger vehicle for more than 3 consecutive minutes

Latest action Apr 30, 2026

Prohibits the idling of any passenger vehicle, with certain exceptions, for more than 3 consecutive minutes; establishes the first violation is a warning and subsequent violations of such section are traffic infractions punishable by a fine of $150.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
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New York State Senate

Same as A1354, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the Environmental Conservation Law.

Committee

Codes · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Codes · New York State Senate, Environmental Conservation · New York State Assembly, Environmental Conservation · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This bill amends the environmental conservation law by adding a new section 19-0333. This new section: 1. Defines passenger vehicle and hybrid-electric vehicle. 2. Prohibits the idling of passenger vehicles for more than three consecutive minutes except when the vehicle is: (a) motionless because of traffic conditions; (b) federal, state, or local regulations require a specific temperature for passenger comfort; (c) a hybrid-electric vehicle is idling to provide energy to the battery or other energy recharging storage; (d) the ambient air temperature is 32 degrees Fahrenheit or less; (e) required for maintenance; (f) loading, unloading, or transport of persons with one or more disa- bilities to ensure safety; (g)children or pets are in the vehicle; (h) used in military training operations. 3. Exempts from the section the operation of authorized emergency vehi- cles and other emergency vehicles and equipment while performing in the scope of their duties. 4. Provides that no local law shall be preempted by this section provided that the provisions of such local law are at least as stringent as the provisions of this section. 5. Provides that any person who knowingly or intentionally violates any provision of this section shall upon the first finding of a violation be provided with a warning and that future violations may result in a civil penalty not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars.

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Cosponsors

Anna Kelles, Chris Burdick and 5 more on Agora

Democratic7

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The sponsor's argument

Why Pete Harckham says this is needed

The American Lung Association's State of the Air 2016 report found that nearly half of New York's 19 million residents live in counties where unhealthy air endangers their lives and health. Based on data from 2012-2014, 12 of the 24 counties in New York State with air quality monitors received failing grades. In addition, gasoline-powered vehicles contribute to the State's poor air quality through emissions of particulates, nitrogen oxides (N0x), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), the latter two pollutants being precursors for the formation of ground-level ozone. Exposure to ozone has been consistently linked to respiratory problems, including asthma exacerbation and other respiratory diseases. Furthermore, gasoline-pow- ered vehicles emit carbon dioxide, thus contributing to global warming. Presently, the environmental conservation law prohibits heavy-duty vehi- cles including diesel trucks and buses, from idling for more than five consecutive minutes. In addition, at least twenty two municipalities, including cities, counties, villages, and towns in New York have adopted anti-idling laws or regulations.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Apr 30, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading CAL.396
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.396
NY Assembly
Apr 28, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Senate
Jun 9, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly

Show full history (3 earlier events)

Apr 30, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Assembly
Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Senate

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