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A 8399

Relates to the solicitation of donations on state highways

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Magnarelli

Regulates solicitation of donations on state highway rights-of-way, potentially requiring permits and penalties, impacting charities, drivers, and highway safety.

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
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Bill Summary · A 8399

Summary of Assembly Bill A 8399 – Relates to the solicitation of donations on state highways

Overview

A 8399 is an Assembly bill introduced on May 13, 2025, with the stated purpose of relating to the solicitation of donations on state highways. The bill is currently in the Transportation committee in the Assembly, and the legislative actions indicate it advanced through several procedural steps in May 2025, including passage in the Assembly and transmission to the Senate. The primary sponsor is Assemblymember William Magnarelli. A companion Senate bill exists (S 1835).

What the bill would do

  • The bill’s title indicates it would regulate or address the solicitation of donations that occur on state highway right-of-ways.
  • The specific provisions (e.g., prohibitions, permitting requirements, penalties, exemptions, enforcement mechanisms, or definitions) are not included in the summary provided. Therefore, the exact operational details and changes to current law cannot be confirmed from this material alone.

Note: To understand the precise legal changes, one would need to review the full text of A 8399.

Who would be affected

  • Charitable organizations, fundraisers, and individuals who solicit donations on or near state highways.
  • The New York State Department of Transportation (or relevant state highway authorities) and law enforcement responsible for traffic and highway safety.
  • Road users and motorists who may encounter donation solicitations along state highways.
  • Any entities currently engaging in highway-area fundraising activities may need to adjust practices to comply with new rules.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: May 13, 2025.
  • Assembly action:
    • Referred to Transportation (May 13, 2025).
    • Reported and referred to Rules (May 28, 2025).
    • Rules Report CAL.359 (May 29, 2025).
    • Ordered to Third Reading Rules CAL.359 (May 29, 2025).
    • Passed Assembly (May 29, 2025).
    • Delivered to Senate (May 29, 2025).
  • Senate status: Referred to Transportation.
  • Legislative context: There is a companion Senate bill S 1835. Related prior-session Assembly bills include A 8690, A 5409, A 386, A 3400, and A 6496, indicating ongoing legislative interest in this policy area.

Why this matters

  • If enacted, the bill could establish new regulatory requirements or restrictions on how donations are solicited on state highways, potentially affecting fundraising practices, safety considerations for highway infrastructure, and enforcement responsibilities for safety and traffic operations. The exact impact would depend on the final text, including any permit regimes, prohibited activities, penalties, and exemptions.

Next steps

  • Review the full text of A 8399 to confirm the specific prohibitions, permissions, and penalties.
  • Monitor the Senate Transportation committee for amendments and floor action.
  • Consider the relationship to the companion S 1835 and any coordinated passage or differences between the chambers.

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

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