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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to negligently cause the death of another person while operating a motor vehicle with a suspended, revoked or otherwise withdrawn license.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
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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negligently cause the death of another person while operating a motor vehicle with a suspended, revoked, or otherwise withdrawn license.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)

Last Action

referred to transportation (on 01/03/2024)

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