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NY A05077
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to negligently cause the death of another person while operating a motor vehicle with a suspended, revoked or otherwise withdrawn license.
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Introduced
03/02/2023
03/02/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree
AI Summary
This bill amends the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law to make 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negligently cause the death of another person while operating a motor vehicle with a suspended, revoked, or otherwise withdrawn license. The bill, known as "Teresita's Law," expands the definition of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree to include cases where the unlicensed driver's negligence results in the death of another person.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Aileen Gunther (D)*,
Jo Anne Simon (D)*,
Vivian Cook (D),
Dave McDonough (R),
Misha Novakhov (R),
Fred Thiele (D),
Last Action
referred to transportation (on 01/03/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A5077 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A05077&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A05077 |
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