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S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
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10297
I N S E N A T E
May 11, 2026
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Introduced by Sen. CANZONERI-FITZPATRICK -- read twice and ordered
printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Corpo-
rations, Authorities and Commissions
AN ACT directing the Long Island rail road commuter's council study
technologies which would allow seamless communication between fire
departments and the Long Island rail road; and providing for the
repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
1 Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known as the "Fire depart-
2 ment and Long Island rail road communication enhancement act".
3 § 2. The Long Island rail road commuter's council is directed to study
4 emerging technologies which would allow seamless communication between
5 fire departments and the Long Island rail road. Such study shall
6 include, but not be limited to:
7 (a) assessing technological solutions and communication protocols that
8 enable real-time communication between fire departments and the Long
9 Island rail road;
10 (b) examine potential methods for fire departments to notify train
11 conductors promptly in the event of an emergency requiring such dispatch
12 of a fire truck, ensuring a conductor receives notice to halt the train;
13 (c) examine the feasibility of implementing a system that enables
14 train conductors to receive alerts from fire departments allowing such
15 conductor to temporarily halt trains at the preceding station for a
16 specified period, facilitating unobstructed emergency response;
17 (d) considering the impact of such technological solutions on train
18 schedules, passenger safety, and emergency response efficiency; and
19 (e) engaging with relevant stakeholders, including, but not limited
20 to, fire department officials, transportation experts, and emergency
21 response professionals, to ensure a comprehensive evaluation.
22 § 3. The Long Island rail road commuter's council shall make a report
23 to the Metropolitan transportation authority of its findings, conclu-
24 sions, and recommendations no later than twelve months after the effec-
25 tive date of this act. Such report shall include an outline of its find-
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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1 ings, recommendations, and proposed technological solutions for
2 implementing effective communication mechanisms between fire departments
3 and the Long Island rail road. Further, such report shall include a
4 cost-benefit analysis, potential challenges, and proposed timeline for
5 such implementation of the recommended solutions.
6 § 4. This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be
7 deemed repealed twelve months after it shall have become a law.