Schumer, Gillibrand secure limo regulations in response to Schoharie crash [View all]

SCHOHARIE —Nearly three years after a limousine crash that killed 20 people in Schoharie, tougher federal laws governing limos across the country are in reach, marking a major victory for all of those involved, supporters said Friday.

The laws cover a gamut of issues that have come under intense scrutiny since the Oct. 6, 2018 tragedy. The laws are included in the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, guided there by New York's senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand.

The massive infrastructure bill still needs to be finalized, but the portions covering limo regulations are expected to stay after an amendment made it in this week, lawmakers said.

"The support, both from Republicans and Democrats working together on that amendment, was just absolutely heartwarming and made the roller coaster ride a little bit more worthwhile," Kevin Cushing told the Times Union. "It's been tough."

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