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A 1145

Relates to the use of locomotive horns at private highway-rail grade crossings; repealer

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Angelo Santabarbara

Bill A 1145 repeals current statutes on locomotive horn use at private highway-rail grade crossings, changing horn rules for railroads, owners, and nearby residents.

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Bill Summary · A 1145

Summary of Assembly Bill A 1145

Overview

Bill A 1145, introduced January 9, 2025, is titled Relates to the use of locomotive horns at private highway-rail grade crossings; repealer. The primary sponsor is Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara. The bill has been referred to the Transportation Committee. The action listing shows two identical "REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION" entries on the same date, indicating the committee assignment process rather than a final disposition.

Purpose and intent (as indicated by the title)

  • The bill concerns the use of locomotive horns at private highway-rail grade crossings.
  • It is described as a repealer, meaning it would repeal one or more existing statutory provisions related to locomotive horn use at private crossings.
  • The specific policy objectives, criteria, and exceptions would be contained in the bill’s text, which is not provided here.

Key provisions (awaiting full text)

  • Because the wording and operative provisions are not included in the information provided, the exact changes to law, definitions, regulatory standards, and any exceptions or timelines cannot be stated precisely.
  • The title suggests a focus on whether locomotive horns may be used at private crossings and that current statutory language addressing horn use would be repealed or replaced by new language in A 1145.

Who would be affected

  • Private highway-rail grade crossings and their owners or operators (railroads and private landowners) likely would be affected by any changes to horn-use requirements.
  • Local residents and nearby property owners could experience changes in noise levels or safety-related noise considerations depending on how horn-use rules are altered.
  • Public safety officials, motorists, and rail operators who interact with private crossings could see operational or compliance implications.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (as of January 9, 2025). No further procedural steps or timeline are provided here.
  • Next steps: Await the bill text and any committee reports; subsequent actions could include amendments, a floor vote, or passage to another chamber.

Related legislation

  • Related bills from prior sessions: A 8365, A 1834, and A 1160. These may reflect ongoing interest or prior attempts to address horn use or related crossing issues.

Notes for readers

  • The exact substantive changes will depend on the bill’s text. To understand the full impact, review the official bill language, fiscal notes, and committee analyses once released.
  • For updates, monitor the New York State Assembly website for A 1145, including any amendments, sponsor statements, and committee reports.

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

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