Bill > S02144

This bill, known as "Abbagail's Law," introduces new legal provisions that prohibit supervising drivers from operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Specifically, the bill amends the vehicle and traffic law by adding section 1192-b, which establishes two levels of criminal offenses. First, if a supervising driver would be considered under the influence according to existing drunk driving statutes (such as having a blood alcohol content above the legal limit), they would commit a class A misdemeanor. Second, if the supervising driver would be considered in violation of more serious drunk driving provisions (such as having an extremely high blood alcohol content), they would commit a class E felony. The law applies to supervising drivers in contexts like learner's permit supervision (referenced by sections 501 and 501-b of the vehicle and traffic law), effectively creating legal consequences for adults who are supposed to be responsibly guiding new drivers but are themselves impaired. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law, providing time for public awareness and implementation.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2144