Bill > S02119

This bill directs the New York State Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to conduct a comprehensive study on the distribution of traffic fine revenues, in collaboration with key municipal associations such as the New York State Association of Towns, the New York Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials, and the New York State Magistrates Association. The study will focus on examining how traffic fine revenues are allocated based on factors like the location of the highway violation, the specific statute violated (whether state law or local ordinance), and the annual per capita monetary cap for villages and suburban towns. Specifically, the commissioner will pay special attention to the fairness of current laws regarding violations under Title 7 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, with particular emphasis on section 1180 (which likely relates to specific traffic violations). By December 31st following the bill's enactment, the commissioner must submit a detailed report to key state government officials, including the governor and legislative leaders, outlining the study's findings and proposing potential statutory changes to create a more equitable distribution of traffic violation revenues. The bill will become effective 30 days after it is signed into law.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2119