Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNew YorkReferred
S 10694: Increases the penalties for overtaking and passing a school bus
Pam Helming
S 10694 status: Referred — REFERRED TO RULES (updated Sep 11, 2026).
Source
LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
68OUT OF 100
Score:68/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
Increases the penalties for overtaking and passing a school bus; provides that for the first conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $350 nor more than $500; provides that for a second conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $800; also provides that for a third conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $800 nor more than $1500.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Increased fine revenue for municipalities
- Potential reduction in accident-related economic losses
- Higher financial deterrent for reckless driving
Risks
- Higher financial burden on individual drivers
- Increased potential for economic hardship for low-income families
- Potential for higher administrative caseloads for local courts
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Enhanced physical safety for students boarding buses
- Stronger societal message regarding student protection
- Encourages community-wide driver vigilance
Risks
- Risk of disproportionate financial impact on vulnerable populations
- Potential for punitive enforcement to create community friction
- Reliance on criminalization rather than engineering solutions
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
85%
Benefits
- Directly reduces the probability of pedestrian-vehicle collisions
- Increases driver attention when red lights are active
- Provides clearer statutory consequences for dangerous acts
Risks
- Deterrence effectiveness is dependent on enforcement frequency
- Punitive measures do not address driver distraction root causes
- Risk of secondary traffic accidents during high-intensity enforcement
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
LegiScan
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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Source note
Higher penalties may impose significant financial burdens on low-income residents.
Analysis scope
Does not address technology-based enforcement like stop-arm cameras.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeCurrent
- Chamber votesUpcoming
- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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