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New YorkA 111802025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the village of Pelham

Sponsored By: Amy Paulin (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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

Camera accuracy checks and warning signs

Each camera must pass a self‑test every day it operates and be calibrated yearly by an independent lab. Trained operators must sign a daily setup log. Pelham must post clear warning signs on advance warning and/or speed limit signs in each school zone. Signs and placement must follow the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

Annual report on safety and tickets

Pelham must send a report by June 1 each year. It must list camera locations and dates, crash and injury data, violations by zone and speed, tickets issued, fines paid, results of cases, revenue, and costs. The report also reviews how ticket hearings work.

Program setup, bidding, and rulemaking

State officials may issue needed rules right away so the program is ready on the effective date. Pelham must buy or lease camera equipment using competitive bidding rules. These steps set up and run the program.

What Pelham school camera tickets cost

Owner liability applies when a camera records a vehicle over 10 mph above the posted school speed limit. The civil fine is up to $50 per violation, plus up to $25 if you fail to respond. Notices must be mailed within 14 business days in‑state or 45 business days to non‑residents and must include two dated rear photos. Cases go to the traffic violations bureau or local court; a stolen vehicle or plate is a defense. A rental company can shift liability by naming the renter within 37 days. These tickets are not a conviction, do not go on a driving record, and cannot be used by insurers.

Privacy rules for school camera images

The village must avoid capturing faces or vehicle contents when practicable. Images are used only to issue and decide tickets. The village must destroy images after the case is final or after one year, whichever is later. Owners can inspect their images, and courts can require images with a proper warrant or subpoena. The law treats these images as public records under state law, with limited public access.

School speed cameras start in Pelham

Pelham may run up to seven school speed cameras at once. Cameras enforce only in school speed zones. They can run on school days during school hours, plus one hour before and after. They can also run during student activities and 30 minutes before and after. The law takes effect 30 days after enactment and ends December 31, 2031.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Amy Paulin

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 179 • No: 21

Senate vote • 6/4/2026

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 59 • No: 1

House vote • 6/3/2026

Assembly floor vote

Yes: 120 • No: 20

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.216

    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.1763

    6/4/2026Senate

  7. SUBSTITUTED FOR S10156B

    6/4/2026Senate

  8. REFERRED TO RULES

    6/4/2026Senate

  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.428

    6/3/2026House

  13. RULES REPORT CAL.428

    6/3/2026House

  14. REPORTED

    6/3/2026House

  15. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

    6/3/2026House

  16. PRINT NUMBER 11180B

    5/28/2026House

  17. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS

    5/28/2026House

  18. REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    5/28/2026House

  19. REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES

    5/27/2026House

  20. PRINT NUMBER 11180A

    5/11/2026House

  21. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION

    5/11/2026House

  22. REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

    5/1/2026House

Bill Text

  • Amendment B

    5/28/2026

    PDF

  • Amendment A

    5/11/2026

    PDF

  • Original

    5/1/2026

    PDF

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