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S1600Senate2015-2016 SessionSame asA863

Relates to aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree

Sponsor John J. BonacicSD-42+1 co-sponsorAffects Transportation
Status
In Assembly Committee
Transportation
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Primary sponsor
John J. Bonacic

Senator · Senate District 42

Chair, JudiciaryChair, Racing, Gaming And Wagering

1 Co-sponsor

History

  1. Referred to transportation
  2. Delivered to assembly
  3. Passed senateVote 61–0
  4. Advanced to third reading
  5. 2nd report cal.
  6. 1st report cal.272
  7. Referred to transportation
  8. Returned to senate
  9. Died in assembly
  10. Referred to transportation
  11. Delivered to assembly
  12. Passed senateVote 60–0
Show 4 earlier actions
  1. Advanced to third reading
  2. 2nd report cal.
  3. 1st report cal.294
  4. Referred to transportation

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A863Assembly

Relates to aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree

In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Aileen Gunther

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S1600

Title of bill

An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree

Purpose or general idea of bill

To create felony level sanctions when an unlicensed individual negligently causes the death of another person while operating a motor vehicle.

Summary of specific provisions

Section 1:Provides that this act shall be known and may be cited as "Teresita's Law."

Section 2:Amends paragraph (a) of subdivision 3 of section 511 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law by adding a new subparagraph (iv). The new subparagraph makes it a class E felony to negligently cause the death of another person while operating a motor vehicle with a suspended, revoked, or otherwise withdrawn license.

Section 3:Effective date.

Justification

Teresita "Grace" Solano was killed on February 24, 2012 in Middletown, NY by an individual who was operating a car with a suspended license. It appears the defendant, who, while driving with a suspended license, caused the death of Ms. Solano, can only be convicted of a misdemeanor and sentenced to a maximum of thirty days in jail. This legislation recognizes that unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, which ends negligently in the death of an individual, should be treated as a more serious crime. It grants prosecutors broader discretion to seek a State prison term for the aggravated unlicensed operation which results in someone's death.

Legislative history

S.1888-A of 2014: Passed Senate, Died in Assembly Transportation S.1888 of 2013: Passed Senate, Died in Assembly Transportation S.7857 of 2012: Referred to Senate Rules

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.

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