Senate bill · S9333 (2025-26)
Establishes a municipal exemption from commercial driver's license requirements
New York State Senate
Same as A10185, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Sponsor: Mark Walczyk (State Senator, District 49, Republican/Conservative)
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Summary
Establishes a municipal exemption from commercial driver's license requirements when the vehicle utilized is owned or leased by a city, town, village, or county when such vehicle is operated by a municipal employee solely for intrastate governmental purposes.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
This bill creates a targeted exemption from CDL requirements for munici- pal operations such as snow and ice removal, highway maintenance, utili- ties, and emergency response. Municipal employees must still pass a New York State administered or approved driving skills and safety examina- tion, and municipalities must maintain internal training and certif- ication programs.
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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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The sponsor's argument
Why Mark Walczyk says this is needed
Municipalities, particularly in rural and upstate regions, face work- force shortages driven by COL requirements designed for commercial trucking. By retaining state testing while allowing local training and certification, this legislation balances public safety with practical workforce realities.
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Full history
- May 18, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Transportation
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly
- Mar 2, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Senate
- Feb 12, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly
Read the record
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