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A 1728

Requires alternating high and low, two-toned signal devices on emergency services vehicles

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Rosenthal

Requires New York emergency vehicles to use signal devices that alternate in height (high/low) and are two-toned, boosting visibility while driving retrofit and procurement costs.

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Bill Summary · A 1728

Bill Summary: A 1728 — Requires alternating high and low, two-toned signal devices on emergency services vehicles

Overview

A 1728 is a New York State Assembly bill introduced on January 14, 2025, and currently referred to the Cities Committee. The primary objective of the bill is to mandate emergency services vehicles to display signal devices that are alternating in height (high and low) and feature a two-toned color scheme.

Sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (primary)

Status: Referred to Cities (on January 14, 2025; listed twice in the legislative actions)

Related legislation:
- A 10579 (prior-session)
- A 2185 (prior-session)
- S 6465 (companion) — listed as the Senate counterpart

Key Provisions (as described)

  • Mandate: Emergency services vehicles must be equipped with signal devices that are:
    • Alternating between high and low positions or levels
    • Two-toned in color
  • Scope: Applies to emergency services vehicles (e.g., police, fire, EMS) operating within the state
  • Standards and implementation: The bill would establish design, installation, and maintenance requirements for the mandated signal devices (exact specifications would be defined in the bill text)
  • Compliance: Likely to include timelines for adoption, though the specific implementation schedule is not provided in the summary

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Affected entities:
    • Municipal and state emergency services fleets (police, fire, EMS) within New York
  • Potential impacts:
    • Visibility and distinguishability of emergency vehicles due to standardized two-toned, alternating-height signal devices
    • Equipment retrofit costs for existing fleets and procurement requirements for new vehicles
    • Maintenance and potential training needs for personnel operating and maintaining the devices
    • Possible effects on vehicle procurement processes and supplier market for signal devices

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction date: January 14, 2025
  • Current status: Referred to the Cities Committee (with two separate entries on the same date in the legislative actions)
  • Next steps: The bill would proceed through the committee process (Cities) for consideration, potential amendments, and then advancement to the floor for a full vote in the Assembly. If passed, it would move to the Senate (or companion measures would move in parallel) for consideration.

Additional Context

  • The bill has a companion in the Senate (S 6465), indicating parallel legislative activity and a cross-chamber interest in this policy change.
  • Related Assembly measures from prior sessions (A 10579 and A 2185) suggest ongoing consideration of standards for emergency vehicle signaling.

If you’d like, I can compare A 1728 with its related bills (A 10579, A 2185, S 6465) to highlight differences in scope, timing, or provision specifics once the full text is available.

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

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