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2 Co-sponsors
4 Multi-sponsors
History
- Held for consideration in transportation
- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A9179
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to additional penalties for certain drunk driving convictions
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:To increase the penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs with a passenger who is developmentally disabled.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends subdivision 1 of Section 1193 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law by adding a new paragraph (g) that imposes, above current penalties, additional fines and/or terms of imprisonment for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs with a passenger who is developmentally disabled. These additional penalties are as follows: for the first offense, an additional fine of between $250 and $500 and/or an additional 48 consecutive hours of imprisonment; for a second offense, an additional fine of between $500 and $1,000 and/or an additional 10 days of imprisonment; and for any subsequent offense, an additional fine of between $1,000 and $5,000 and/or an additional term of imprisonment of 30 to 90 days.
Justification
Just as with minors, individuals with developmental disabilities are often unable to prevent a driver from operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated or while the ability is impaired by alcohol and/or drugs. In order to enhance the protection of these vulnerable individuals, impaired or intoxicated drivers should face stiffer penalties for endangering the lives of the developmentally disabled. Such behavior is reckless and could even be construed as abusive,
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of November next succeeding the date on which it shall have become law.
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