Bill > A06520

This bill, known as "Nick's Law", amends the Vehicle and Traffic Law and the Criminal Procedure Law to increase penalties for leaving the scene of an accident without reporting, particularly when the accident results in the death of another person. The key provisions include: increasing the penalty for such a violation from a Class D felony to a Class B felony, punishable by a fine of up to $30,000; preventing the transfer of cases involving leaving the scene of a fatal accident to family court; and requiring a hearing within 6 days of arraignment for such cases. The bill aims to hold individuals more accountable for failing to report accidents that result in loss of life.