What's happening
Writing a plain-English summary… Track this bill to get it by email.
Why it matters
Albany, before your first meeting.
Every bill that moved yesterday, summarized in a sentence and ranked by impact. The Albany Scorecard follows on Sundays.
Free. Unsubscribe in one click. Want alerts on specific bills? Create an account.
Who cares
Headline styles
Sponsors
Senator · Senate District 5
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Referred to transportation
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Prohibits the use of head-mounted portable electronic devices while driving
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Felix Ortiz
Full text
The text isn't available here yet. Check nysenate.gov.
Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6435
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to prohibiting the use of head-mounted portable electronic devices while driving
Purpose
This legislation would prohibit the use of head-mounted portable electronic devices while driving.
Summary of provisions
Paragraph (a) and (b) of subdivision 2 and subdivision 4 of section 1225-d of the vehicle and traffic law, is amended to prohibit the use of head-mounted portable electronic devices while driving.
Justification
As technology continues to evolve and expand, it is critical that we insure that it does not put convenience ahead of safety on New York's roads and highways. The emergence of glasses like devices which allows the wearer to access the Internet, take photos and film video, are an exciting and innovative product. Yet it is a product that would be a distraction to drivers and would place vehicle operators and pedestrians in jeopardy.
This legislation would prohibit the use of wearable, head-mounted electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take on the thirtieth day after it shall have become a law.
Summaries, headlines and scores are AI-generated from the official bill text. How we score bills. Source: NYS Open Legislation.