New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A10294

Introduced
2/20/26  

Caption

Enacts the "public leadership for obstructive weather from snow (PLOWS) act"

Impact

The enactment of A10294 could significantly improve the efficiency of snow removal operations across New York City's boroughs. By requiring borough-specific plans that are coordinated among multiple city agencies, the act seeks to streamline communication and resource allocation during snow events, thereby potentially reducing response times. Additionally, the bill highlights the importance of accessibility under ADA requirements and addresses the need for proper snow management from curb cuts to bus stops, emphasizing a holistic approach to public services during winter weather.

Summary

The bill A10294, also referred to as the "Public Leadership for Obstructive Weather from Snow (PLOWS) Act," is aimed at enhancing coordination among city agencies for snow removal during winter weather events. It mandates the mayor to submit a comprehensive snow plowing and removal plan for each borough, which is to be developed in consultation with various city departments, including emergency management and transportation. The act serves to ensure a more seamless approach to managing snow events, which is crucial for maintaining public safety and access during adverse weather.

Contention

Discussion around the bill may center on the adequacy of funding for implementing the new coordination measures. Critics could express concerns about the reliance on existing city resources and whether additional funding would be needed to ensure all provisions of the bill can be effectively executed. Furthermore, there may be debate regarding the prioritization of different areas within city limits during snow removal efforts, especially in terms of safety for vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and disabled. Advocates for better snow management might argue for more comprehensive strategies while others may worry about the implications for local governance and responsiveness.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY HB1718

CDL PERMITS-SNOW PLOWS

NY A08873

Requires municipal corporations to reimburse residents in whole or in part for justifiable maintenance, such as snow removal and the removal of debris, of publicly owned areas.

NY A08780

Enacts into law components of legislation relating to disaster relief for extreme weather events in Central New York, long-term climate resilience property improvements, and insurance discounts for climate mitigation efforts; establishes the central New York extreme weather relief and resiliency grant program to provide grants to certain persons and entities that suffered damage from covered events (Part A); expands and strengthens the resilient and ready program by providing grants to homeowners impacted by extreme weather events and providing grants for long-term climate resilience improvements for snow and tornado-related weather hazards (Part B); establishes the central New York property/casualty insurance resiliency incentive program to facilitate property/casualty insurance discounts for mitigation efforts (Part C).

NY S07761

Enacts into law components of legislation relating to disaster relief for extreme weather events in Central New York, long-term climate resilience property improvements, and insurance discounts for climate mitigation efforts; establishes the central New York extreme weather relief and resiliency grant program to provide grants to certain persons and entities that suffered damage from covered events (Part A); expands and strengthens the resilient and ready program by providing grants to homeowners impacted by extreme weather events and providing grants for long-term climate resilience improvements for snow and tornado-related weather hazards (Part B); establishes the central New York property/casualty insurance resiliency incentive program to facilitate property/casualty insurance discounts for mitigation efforts (Part C).

NY A10215

Relates to street cleanliness and snow removal requirements for city concessionaires, franchises and for revocable consents; requires every person in charge of a permanent or semi-permanent structure installed or placed upon a sidewalk, street, alley, park, highway, or right of way pursuant to a concession or franchise agreement or revocable consent with the city of New York shall keep and cause to be kept the sidewalk, flagging and curbstone abutting said structure free from obstruction and nuisances of every kind, and shall keep said sidewalks, flagging and curbstones free from garbage, refuse, rubbish, litter, debris and other offensive material; provides penalties for failure to remove rubbish, snow or ice, dirt or other materials.

NY A05254

Enacts the "New York open water data act"; directs certain agencies, under the leadership of conveners, to identify and integrate key water data sets; provides duties and an annual plan for data to be researched and reported.

NY S01211

Enacts the "New York open water data act"; directs certain agencies, under the leadership of conveners, to identify and integrate key water data sets; provides duties and an annual plan for data to be researched and reported.

NY A10199

Enacts the "New York open water data act"; directs certain agencies, under the leadership of conveners, to identify and integrate key water data sets; provides an annual plan for existing data to be researched and reported.

NY S09280

Enacts the "New York open water data act"; directs certain agencies, under the leadership of conveners, to identify and integrate key water data sets; provides an annual plan for existing data to be researched and reported.

NY A09667

Grants an exemption for the purchase of energy efficient snow making equipment, ski lift equipment, snow grooming equipment, and the production of snow by a recreational ski facility from state sales and compensating use tax.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.