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New YorkS 100582025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the village of Croton-on-Hudson

Sponsored By: Pete Harckham (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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7 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 4 mixed.

How and when tickets are mailed

The village mails tickets by first-class mail. In-state owners must get notice within 14 business days; nonresidents within 45 business days. Each notice lists the owner, plate, place, date and time, a camera ID, and two time-stamped photos. It also explains how to contest. You contest at the local traffic violations bureau, or in traffic court if no bureau exists.

Privacy rules for speed camera photos

The law limits photos so they do not show drivers, passengers, or items inside the car. Images are used only to handle the ticket and for the owner to see. The village destroys images after the case ends or one year after the notice, whichever is later. Images are not open to the public except by subpoena or warrant, or when needed for the case. Photos and videos are handled under state public records rules through December 31, 2031.

Program reporting and bidding rules

If the village uses speed cameras, it must send a report by June 1 each year with locations, crash data, violations, outcomes, revenue, and costs. Buying or leasing camera equipment must follow municipal competitive bidding rules through December 31, 2031.

Defenses, rentals, and who must pay

If your car or plates were reported stolen before the photo, you can avoid the fine by mailing a certified police report. You are not liable if someone used your car without consent, but you must prove no consent. You can argue the camera system was malfunctioning. Rental companies avoid liability if they send the renter’s name and address within 37 days; otherwise they must pay. If you were not the driver, you can sue the driver to get your money back.

School-zone camera fines and limits

An owner is liable if the car, used with the owner’s consent, is over 10 mph above the school-zone limit. The maximum fine is $50 per ticket. If you do not respond on time, a local law may add up to $25. This is not a criminal conviction and does not affect insurance or your driving record. If the driver is convicted of the speeding ticket, the owner is not liable under this program.

Accuracy checks and camera evidence rules

Each camera must pass a daily self-test and get a yearly independent calibration with a signed certificate. Operators are trained and keep daily setup logs. A sworn village technician’s certificate based on photos is prima facie proof. Each case must have at least two date- and time-stamped rear photos showing the same fixed object, and you can review them before a hearing.

Speed cameras in Croton school zones

The law lets Croton-on-Hudson run speed cameras in school zones. The village can use up to three zones at a time. Cameras run when school speed limits or student events are in effect. Signs must warn drivers, and they must meet traffic control standards.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Pete Harckham

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 173 • No: 18

House vote • 6/5/2026

Assembly floor vote

Yes: 113 • No: 18

Senate vote • 6/4/2026

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 60 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.229

    8/14/2026Senate

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    8/7/2026Senate

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

    6/5/2026House

  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    6/5/2026House

  5. HOME RULE REQUEST

    6/5/2026House

  6. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.622

    6/5/2026House

  7. SUBSTITUTED FOR A11322B

    6/5/2026House

  8. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    6/4/2026House

  9. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    6/4/2026Senate

  10. PASSED SENATE

    6/4/2026Senate

  11. HOME RULE REQUEST

    6/4/2026Senate

  12. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1760

    6/4/2026Senate

  13. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

    6/4/2026Senate

  14. PRINT NUMBER 10058C

    6/1/2026Senate

  15. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION

    6/1/2026Senate

  16. PRINT NUMBER 10058B

    5/27/2026Senate

  17. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION

    5/27/2026Senate

  18. PRINT NUMBER 10058A

    5/27/2026Senate

  19. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION

    5/27/2026Senate

  20. REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

    4/24/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Amendment C

    6/1/2026

    PDF

  • Amendment A

    5/27/2026

    PDF

  • Amendment B

    5/27/2026

    PDF

  • Original

    4/24/2026

    PDF

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