S09216Introduced in the Senate
Directs the Department of Transportation, the Bridge Authority, the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel authority, the Thruway authority, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to each conduct a study of certain bridges spanning bodies of water connected to deep water ports in the state to determine whether such bridges have the structural integrity to withstand an impact from large vessels such as cargo ships, oil tankers and cruise ships; requires a report and recommendations; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Introduced by Michelle Hinchey, District 41
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Directs the Department of Transportation, the Bridge Authority, the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel authority, the Thruway authority, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to each conduct a study of certain bridges spanning bodies of water connected to deep water ports in the state to determine whether such bridges have the structural integrity to withstand an impact from large vessels such as cargo ships, oil tankers and cruise ships; requires a report and recommendations; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Where it stands
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
May 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Transportation Committee Vote · May 5, 2026
13
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
13 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mario Mattera | 2 | Yes |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jessica Ramos | 13 | Yes |
| John Liu | 16 | Yes |
| Roxanne Persaud | 19 | Yes |
| Nathalia Fernandez | 34 | Yes |
| Peter Harckham | 40 | Yes |
| Michelle Hinchey | 41 | Yes |
| Peter Oberacker | 51 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION
PRINT NUMBER 9216A
AMEND BY RESTORING TO ORIGINAL PRINT 9216
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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