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A 224

Authorizes the commissioner of transportation to conduct a study relating to airborne ultrafine particles

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Vivian Cook and 5 co-sponsors

The bill authorizes the DOT to conduct a study on airborne ultrafine particles and examine related sources, measurement, health, and policy implications.

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
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Bill Summary · A 224

Summary: Assembly Bill A 224 — Authorizes the commissioner of transportation to conduct a study relating to airborne ultrafine particles

What the bill would do

  • Authorizes the New York State Commissioner of Transportation to conduct a study on airborne ultrafine particles (UFPs).
  • The bill establishes the authority for the DOT to examine issues related to UFPs within its scope, which could include sources, measurement methods, exposure considerations, health and environmental implications, and potential policy or mitigation options as part of the study.
  • Specific study details (scope, methodology, duration, funding) are not provided in the information available.

Key provisions and changes

  • Creation of a delegated study authority for the DOT, enabling a formal assessment of airborne ultrafine particles within transportation contexts or related environments.
  • No explicit mandates for reporting deadlines, funding levels, or deliverables are listed in the provided material.

Who or what would be affected

  • New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) would lead and conduct the study.
  • Stakeholders in transportation planning, environmental health, public health, and related policy domains may be impacted by the study’s findings and any subsequent actions or recommendations.
  • The bill could lay groundwork for future regulatory or policy considerations related to ultrafine particle emissions and exposure in transportation settings.

Legislative status and process

  • Introduced: January 8, 2025.
  • Status: REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (the bill has been assigned to the Assembly Transportation Committee for consideration).
  • Legislative actions show two identical “REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION” entries on the same date, which may reflect a clerical duplication rather than a separate action.
  • Related bills (context and potential alignment):
    • A 4578 (prior-session)
    • A 202 (prior-session)
    • S 6347 (companion)
  • As of the provided information, no further committee action, floor votes, or enacted status is indicated.

Potential impact and considerations

  • The study could generate data and recommendations that inform transportation policy, public health discussions, and environmental standards related to ultrafine particles.
  • Depending on subsequent actions, findings could lead to policy options, mitigation strategies, or new research priorities in NY transportation planning and environmental health oversight.

Next steps

  • Monitor for subsequent committee hearings or votes in the Assembly Transportation Committee.
  • If advanced, anticipate potential amendments, public input opportunities, and a floor vote in the Assembly, followed by potential consideration in the Senate (and coordination with its companion bill S 6347).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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