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NY S06278

NY S06278
Enacts the "crash victims bill of rights"; requires accident reports to be delivered to victims of accidents or their next of kin; requires victim impact statements to be delivered at traffic infraction hearings by injured parties or their next of kin; requires employers to grant leave of absence to employees delivering a victim impact statement at a traffic infraction hearing; directs the superintendent of financial services to conduct a study and complete a report on certain automobile crash i


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Introduced
04/11/2023
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 and the labor law, in relation to enacting the crash victims bill of rights

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Crash Victims Bill of Rights," enacts several provisions to support victims of car accidents and their families. It requires accident reports to be provided free of charge to injured parties, the next of kin of those killed or seriously injured, and parents/guardians of injured minors. It also mandates that victim impact statements be allowed at traffic infraction hearings, and requires employers to grant up to 4 hours of leave for employees to deliver such statements. Additionally, the bill directs the Superintendent of Financial Services to conduct a study on the unmet resource needs of automobile crash victims and their families.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (on 01/03/2024)

Bill Topics

Labor and Employment
  • ‐ Working Conditions and Hours
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Victim Compensation
Transportation
  • ‐ Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety

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