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BILL NUMBER:A11091
Title of bill
An act to amend the domestic relations law, in relation to prohibiting the suspension of driving privileges for veterans who are in support arrears
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would prohibit the suspension of driving privileges for veterans who are in child support arrears.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 of the bill would add a new paragraph (iv) to Section 1244-b of the domestic relations law, as amended by chapter 398 of the laws of 1997, that exempts military veter- ans who are in child support arrears from having their driving privi- leges suspended.
Justification
Veterans of our nation's armed services face unique chal- lenges, especially once they are discharged from active duty service. Specifically, our veterans may need to access governmental services as well as medical services. Many of our veterans choose to reside in our state's rural communities. In many parts of our state the services our veterans need to access require traveling considerable distances, and there are virtually no public transportation options. Maintaining driv- ing privileges will enable our veterans to access the benefits and services they need and deserve, and which are afforded to them by virtue of the sacrifice they have made for our country.
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Effective date
This bill would take effect immediately.
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