October 29, 2021 – Brooklyn – Governor Kathy Hochul signs an act amending the current New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law regarding the procurement and installation of unnecessary noise enhancing devices and excessive polluting exhaust equipment on motor vehicles. It is known as the SLEEP Act or Stopping Loud & Excessive Exhaust Pollution Act. The act was sponsored by State Senator Andrew Gounardes (D-22). (Kevin P. Coughlin / Office of the Governor)
