Bill > A05473

This bill requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of offering road tests in languages other than English, with a detailed report to be published by December 31st, 2028. The evaluation must include identifying the circumstances under which such multilingual road tests could be implemented, analyzing the population that would benefit from these tests, calculating the associated costs, and documenting the specific methods used to determine these factors. The bill, known as the "driver access to road tests act," is designed to explore expanding language accessibility for driver testing, which could help non-English speaking residents more easily obtain driver's licenses. The evaluation is mandated to be thorough, covering potential implementation scenarios, demographic impacts, and financial considerations. The bill will take effect immediately and is set to expire on January 1, 2029, meaning the commissioner must complete the evaluation and publish findings within this timeframe.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5473