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New YorkA 103912025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relates to adjudications and owner liability for a violation of traffic-control signal indications in the city of Poughkeepsie

Sponsored By: Jonathan Jacobson (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

How to contest or shift camera tickets

You have a defense if your car was reported stolen before the violation and not yet recovered; mail a certified police report. You can also claim the signal was malfunctioning at that time. Owners are not fined if the driver used the car without consent, but the law presumes consent unless you prove otherwise. Owners who were not driving can sue the driver to get the money back. Rental and leasing companies avoid liability by giving the lessee’s name and address within 37 days; for parking bureau cases, they must also have a prior section 239 filing. If they do not, they pay.

Red-light camera tickets in Poughkeepsie

Poughkeepsie can use red‑light cameras at up to nine intersections. If your vehicle runs a red light with your permission, the owner owes a civil fine. Each ticket is capped at $50. If local law allows it and you do not respond, up to $25 more can be added. Notices come by first‑class mail and list the date, time, place, plate, camera ID, and how to contest. A city technician’s sworn certificate and the camera images count as initial proof. Cases are handled by the traffic violations bureau or the court; the city may use an administrative or parking bureau. This is not a criminal conviction, does not go on a driving record, and insurers cannot use it. The program aims to avoid showing drivers, passengers, or what is inside the vehicle. If the city made reasonable efforts, a ticket does not get tossed just for showing contents. Owners are not liable under this program if the driver is convicted of the moving violation.

Pilot timeline, bidding, and records rules

The law takes effect 30 days after it becomes law. Local Poughkeepsie camera laws stay in force only until December 1, 2030. The statewide authorization ends December 1, 2031. The city must buy or lease equipment using competitive bidding rules. Photos and videos from the program are handled under a special public‑records rule that limits what can be released.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jonathan Jacobson

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 170 • No: 30

Senate vote • 6/4/2026

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 59 • No: 1

House vote • 6/3/2026

Assembly floor vote

Yes: 111 • No: 29

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.210

    8/14/2026House

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    8/7/2026House

  3. RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

    6/4/2026Senate

  4. PASSED SENATE

    6/4/2026Senate

  5. HOME RULE REQUEST

    6/4/2026Senate

  6. 3RD READING CAL.1746

    6/4/2026Senate

  7. SUBSTITUTED FOR S9453

    6/4/2026Senate

  8. REFERRED TO RULES

    6/3/2026Senate

  9. DELIVERED TO SENATE

    6/3/2026House

  10. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    6/3/2026House

  11. HOME RULE REQUEST

    6/3/2026House

  12. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.415

    6/3/2026House

  13. RULES REPORT CAL.415

    6/3/2026House

  14. REPORTED

    6/3/2026House

  15. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

    6/3/2026House

  16. REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    6/1/2026House

  17. REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

    3/3/2026House

Bill Text

  • Original

    3/3/2026

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