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History
- Approval memo.32
- Signed chap.578
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.709
- Substituted for A7230A
- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 62–1
- Ordered to third reading cal.1780
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
Show 3 earlier actions
- Print number 5046a
- Amend and recommit to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Prohibits any municipality from collecting a fine, penalty or forfeiture when the charge of a violation of the vehicle and traffic law is dismissed
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Michael DenDekker
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5046A
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to prohibiting any municipality from collecting a fine, penalty or forfeiture when the charge of a violation of the vehicle and traffic law is dismissed
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would ensure that a person who had a vehicle or traffic violation dismissed cannot have an additional fee or charge assessed by any municipality.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: The vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new section, 1804.
No municipality may charge a fine, penalty, forfeiture, or any other fee when the charge of a violation of any law, rule, or regulation issued pursuant to this chapter is dismissed.
Justification
Assessing a fine, penalty, forfeiture, or fee for a violation that has been dismissed places an undue burden on motorists and should not be allowed, Numerous complaints have risen in which a motorist is charged an "administrative fee." when their charge has been dismissed. People who have to show up to court must sacrifice their time away from work, family, and other responsibilities only to find out they owe a fee for showing up even after their violation is dismissed by the court.
Prior legislative history
None
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the 120th day.
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