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A 4836

Authorizes the village of Sodus Point, in the town of Sodus, county of Wayne to allow golf carts on certain streets

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Manktelow

Authorizes Sodus Point to allow golf carts on select village streets, enabling local rules on where, speed limits, safety requirements, permits, and enforcement.

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Bill Summary · A 4836

Summary of Assembly Bill A 4836

Overview

  • Bill number: A 4836
  • Title: Authorizes the village of Sodus Point, in the town of Sodus, Wayne County, to allow golf carts on certain streets
  • Status: Referred to Local Governments (introduced February 6, 2025)
  • Primary sponsor: Brian Manktelow

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill would authorize the village of Sodus Point to permit golf carts to operate on designated streets within the village. This enables the village to adopt local rules governing where and how golf carts may be used on public roadways, rather than requiring state-wide authorization.

Key Provisions (as Introduced)

  • The text provided indicates only the authorization for the village to allow golf carts on certain streets; specific conditions are not included in the summary available here.
  • In practice, such authorization typically would be implemented through local ordinances or resolutions specifying:
    • Which streets or routes are eligible for golf cart use
    • Required safety equipment and operating rules
    • Registration, permits, or operator qualifications
    • Speed limits, hours of operation, and traffic control measures
    • Enforcement and penalties
    • Any insurance or liability considerations
  • The exact scope (e.g., whether restrictions apply to daytime use only, whether residents and visitors are both eligible, and how cross-jurisdictional traffic is handled) would be determined by the village through local lawmaking if the bill advances.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Residents and visitors of the Village of Sodus Point; the village government (village board) and local law enforcement
  • Users: Golf cart operators within the village boundaries
  • Related stakeholders: Motorists and pedestrians sharing village streets; potential impact on local vendors and tourism if golf carts are used for short trips

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Current stage: Introduced and referred to the Assembly Committee on Local Governments; no further action details provided here.
  • Next steps: If advanced, the bill would typically proceed to committee hearings and votes, potential amendments, and then floor votes in the Assembly. A companion bill exists (S 3445) which may parallel this proposal in the Senate.

Related Legislation

  • Companions:
    • S 3445 (companion – listed twice)
  • Prior-session related bill:
    • A 7076

Notes

  • The summary above reflects information available in the bill’s introduced text. Specific provisions (routes, safety requirements, enforcement, and implementation timelines) would be defined in the local laws the village adopts if the bill becomes law.

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

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