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S 5136

Directs the commissioner of the division of homeland security and emergency services to conduct a review of security of metropolitan transportation authority facilities

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Gianaris and 1 co-sponsor

Directs DHSES to review security at MTA facilities to identify improvements, guiding potential state oversight, policy changes, or funding for transit safety.

REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
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Bill Summary · S 5136

Summary of S 5136 (New York) – 2025

Overview

S 5136 directs the commissioner of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) to conduct a security review of Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) facilities. The bill was introduced on February 19, 2025 and referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs.

Purpose and Intent

  • Primary aim: Evaluate the current security posture of MTA facilities and identify areas for improvement to enhance protection against security threats.
  • The bill signals a focus on transit security oversight within state-level homeland security governance, potentially informing policy and funding decisions.

Key Provisions

  • Directs the DHSES commissioner to conduct a comprehensive review of security at MTA facilities.
  • The available summary does not specify the exact scope, methodology, deliverables, or timeline, which would be detailed in the bill text. Typically, such reviews result in a reporting requirement to the Legislature with findings and recommendations.

Affected Parties and Stakeholders

  • State agencies: Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) would lead the review.
  • Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA): Facility security operations and procedures would be the subject of the review.
  • Legislative and public safety stakeholders: Lawmakers and transit riders could be affected by potential recommendations, policy changes, or funding decisions arising from the review.

Legislative History and Status

  • Introduced: February 19, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs.
  • Legislative actions as listed show the referral occurred on February 19, 2025 (noted twice in the provided record).

Sponsors and Related Measures

  • Primary Sponsor: Michael Gianaris.
  • Co-sponsor: Toby Ann Stavisky.
  • Related Bills and Companions:
    • S 4440, S 1128, S 448 (prior-session related Senate bills).
    • A 1837 (companion bill in the Assembly).
  • The existence of related and companion measures suggests ongoing legislative interest in transit security oversight across sessions.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Administrative/oversight impact: Establishes a formal state-level review led by DHSES, potentially leading to recommendations for security enhancements at MTA facilities.
  • Policy and funding implications: Depending on findings, the Legislature could consider bills, budget adjustments, or targeted security investments.
  • Timeline and deliverables: The bill’s text would specify deliverables (e.g., a written report, findings, and recommendations) and a deadline; these are not detailed in the provided summary.

Note: This summary reflects the information available in the bill’s current description. The full bill text would provide precise scope, methodology, deliverables, and timelines.

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

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