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A 7638

Requires the addition of fog lines on all state highways, roads and other public ways under the jurisdiction of the department of transportation when repaved

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Burdick

Requires fog line markings on all state highways and roads under NY DOT during repaving to improve edge visibility and safety for drivers in adverse weather.

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
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Bill Summary · A 7638

Summary of Assembly Bill A 7638

Overview

A 7638 would require that fog line markings be added on all state highways, roads, and other public ways under the jurisdiction of the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) when those roads are repaved. The bill is currently in the Transportation committee.

Purpose and Intent

  • Improve roadway visibility and safety by ensuring edge/fog line markings are installed during repaving projects.
  • Create a consistent standard for markings across state-managed roads during maintenance and reconstruction activities.

Key Provisions (as disclosed)

  • Adds a requirement that fog line markings be included on all state highways, roads, and other public ways under DOT jurisdiction during repaving projects.
  • The provision focuses on repaving events, meaning the obligation would come into effect as part of eligible repaving work. The text provided does not specify retroactive application to existing pavement or non-repaving maintenance.
  • The bill does not, in the available language, specify funding, exact design standards for the markings, enforcement mechanisms, or penalties.

Affected Parties and Sectors

  • New York DOT and its contracting partners: would need to incorporate fog line installation into repaving specifications and contracts.
  • State road users: potentially benefit from improved lane-edge visibility in adverse weather or foggy conditions.
  • Local/State policymakers: may need to adjust transportation standards and budget planning to accommodate the new requirement.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: April 4, 2025.
  • Status: REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (April 4, 2025). The bill has also been listed as referred to Transportation in the same timeframe, indicating initial committee assignment.
  • No specific implementation timeline or funding details are provided in the available text.

Related Legislation

  • Related Assembly bills: A 10124 (prior-session) and A 354 (prior-session).
  • Companion Senate bill: S 4947 (listed as a companion).

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Chris Burdick.

Notes

  • The provided content does not include cost estimates, precise technical standards for fog line markings, or enforcement language. If enacted, the bill may prompt updates to DOT design standards and contract specifications to codify the requirement.

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

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