Requires the addition of fog lines on all state highways, roads and other public ways under the jurisdiction of the department of transportation when repaved

Latest action Jan 7, 2026

Requires the addition of fog lines on all state highways and other public ways under the jurisdiction of the department of transportation when such highway or public way is repaved.

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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

New York State Senate

Same as A7638, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the Transportation Law.

Committee

Transportation · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Transportation · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

Requires the addition of fog lines on all state highways, roads, and other public ways under the jurisdiction of the department of transpor- tation when repaved

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 10, 2025Result: passed
(58) (0) (0) (5)
Vote: Committee vote · Rules
Senate RulesJun 9, 2025Result: passed
(21) (0) (0) (0)

Cosponsors

Lea Webb

Democratic1

Lea Webb

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Pete Harckham says this is needed

This bill seeks to require that the Department of Transportation installs fog lines when repairing state highways and other public ways. Fog lines are an effective yet inexpensive tool for drivers experiencing issues with road visibility during poor weather conditions. When fog impedes visibility, fog lines can help keep drivers in line while driv- ing on highways, roads, and other public ways. Not only do fog lines aid drivers but they will be crucial to keep the next generation of autonomous vehicles (a vehicle that is capable of sensing its environment and moving safely with little or no human input) safe during inclement weather, since their programming relies on light to maneuver safely. According to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, particles of light bounce around the water droplets before they can reach any cameras that may help guide vehicles- the scattering of light poses navigation challenges. This requirement will help allevi- ate some of the concerns for locations that are currently experiencing visibility issues and lowers the occurrence of accidents due to poor road visibility.

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

Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly
Jun 10, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Jun 10, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate

Show full history (5 earlier events)

Jun 10, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly
Jun 9, 2025
In committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
Jun 9, 2025
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.1624
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1624
NY Senate
Apr 4, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly
Feb 14, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Senate

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