New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A07778

Introduced
4/10/25  
Refer
4/10/25  

Caption

Provides that the village of Southampton is hereby authorized to designate emergency response and rescue vehicles assigned to the Southampton village ocean rescue as authorized emergency vehicles.

Summary

Bill A07778 authorizes the village of Southampton to designate emergency response and rescue vehicles used in ocean rescue operations as authorized emergency vehicles under New York's vehicle and traffic law. This designation allows these vehicles to operate with the same privileges and responsibilities as other emergency vehicles, enhancing their ability to respond to emergencies effectively.

Impact

The bill modifies existing state law by specifically allowing Southampton village to classify its ocean rescue vehicles as emergency vehicles. This change will enable these vehicles to utilize emergency lights and sirens, potentially improving response times during critical situations at sea and along the coastline.

Sentiment

The general sentiment surrounding the bill appears to be supportive, as it addresses a specific need for improved emergency response capabilities in Southampton. However, without recorded votes or committee discussions, the extent of opposition or concern remains unclear.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention reported in the discussions or voting history related to this bill, indicating a consensus on the need for enhanced emergency response capabilities in the village.

Companion Bills

NY S03266

Same As Provides that the village of Southampton is hereby authorized to designate emergency response and rescue vehicles assigned to the Southampton village ocean rescue as authorized emergency vehicles.

Previously Filed As

NY S03266

Provides that the village of Southampton is hereby authorized to designate emergency response and rescue vehicles assigned to the Southampton village ocean rescue as authorized emergency vehicles.

NY S09364

Authorizes the village of Southampton to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parklands.

NY A10407

Authorizes the village of Southampton to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parklands.

NY A08501

Authorizes the village of Southampton in the town of Southampton, county of Suffolk to establish a demonstration program imposing monetary liability on the owner of a vehicle for failure of an operator thereof to comply with posted maximum speed limits.

NY S07948

Authorizes the village of Southampton in the town of Southampton, county of Suffolk to establish a demonstration program imposing monetary liability on the owner of a vehicle for failure of an operator thereof to comply with posted maximum speed limits.

NY A01353

Provides that enrolled members of Southampton Village Ocean Rescue shall be eligible for the tax exemption on real property authorized by section 466-c of the real property tax law.

NY S02158

Provides that enrolled members of Southampton Village Ocean Rescue shall be eligible for the tax exemption on real property authorized by section 466-c of the real property tax law.

NY A08506

Authorizes the village of Quogue in the town of Southampton, county of Suffolk to establish a demonstration program imposing monetary liability on the owner of a vehicle for failure of an operator thereof to comply with posted maximum speed limits.

NY S07946

Authorizes the village of Quogue in the town of Southampton, county of Suffolk to establish a demonstration program imposing monetary liability on the owner of a vehicle for failure of an operator thereof to comply with posted maximum speed limits.

NY S07947

Permits the village of Southampton located in Suffolk county to adopt local laws to implement a demonstration program imposing monetary liability not to exceed fifty dollars on the owner of a vehicle for failure of an operator to comply with stop signs; permits such village to install and operate stop sign photo violation monitoring systems as part of such demonstration program.

Similar Bills

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