What's happening
This bill sets new rules for retaining motor vehicle records and requires a retention schedule for unspecified records in consultation with state archives.
Why it matters
Increases transparency and accountability. by setting clear rules for how long motor vehicle records must be kept, making it easier for individuals to know what records exist and for how long they are accessible.
Limits unnecessary data retention. by clarifying that only specific types of records (such as accident reports and conviction certificates) are kept for a defined period, reducing the risk of outdated or irrelevant information being held indefinitely.
Establishes a process for other, unspecified records. by requiring the state to create a formal retention schedule in consultation with the state archives, which can help ensure that records are managed according to best practices and legal standards.
May impact how disputes and legal matters are resolved. by setting destruction timelines for records—this can affect the availability of evidence in cases involving traffic incidents or administrative actions.
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- Referred to transportation
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STATE OF NEW YORK
65
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY (Prefiled)
January 4, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. GANTT -- read once and referred to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the retention of motor vehicle records
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subparagraph (i) of paragraph (i) of subdivision 1 of section 201 of the vehicle and traffic law, as amended by section 2 of part E of chapter 60 of the laws of 2005, is amended to read as follows:
(i) any accident reports filed with the commissioner, conviction certificates, police reports, complaints, satisfied judgment records, closed suspension and revocation orders, hearing records, other than audio tape recordings of hearings, and significant correspondence relating to any of the same[, and any other record on file] after remaining on file for four years except that if the commissioner shall receive, during the last year of such period of four years, written notice to retain one or more of such papers or documents, the same shall be retained for another four years in addition to said period of four years. The provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to certificates of conviction filed with respect to convictions which affect sentencing or administrative action required by law beyond such four year period. Such certificates may be destroyed after they have no legal effect on sentencing or administrative action;
§ 2. Subdivision 1 of section 201 of the vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new paragraph (l) to read as follows:
(l) For any other record not specified in this section, the commissioner or his or her designee shall establish a retention schedule in consultation with the state archives pursuant to section 57.05 of the arts and cultural affairs law.
§ 3. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD01901-01-7
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