Bill > S05869

This bill creates a Teen Driver Safety Commission consisting of 12 members appointed by various state leaders, including the governor, senate president, assembly speaker, and minority leaders. The commission is tasked with conducting a comprehensive study on teen driver safety, addressing critical issues such as the high risk of motor vehicle crashes among 16-19 year olds. Specifically, the commission will evaluate driver education programs, survey problems related to teen driving under the influence and aggressive driving, review distracting behaviors like electronic device use, analyze motor vehicle violations most associated with teen accidents, and assess defensive driving programs and safety devices. The bill also proposes potential risk mitigation measures, including requiring parents to attend court proceedings for their teen's driving violations, assessing fines for parents who allow teens to violate driving restrictions, and limiting passenger occupancy in teen-driven vehicles. The commission must complete its study and report findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the governor and legislature within 180 days of the act's effective date. The legislation is temporary, with provisions set to be automatically repealed 180 days after becoming law, reflecting its focused investigative purpose.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5869