Bill > A06426

This bill enhances fitness and safety requirements for driver's licenses and establishes the New York State Task Force on the Effects of Aging on Driving Ability. The bill introduces a new definition of "fit" for drivers, meaning an individual must be deemed by a licensed physician to have the physical and mental capacity to operate a motor vehicle. Starting with the seventh license renewal, drivers will be required to submit a physical examination from a licensed physician proving they are medically fit to drive. The bill also creates a task force composed of eight members appointed by various state leaders, who will study the impact of aging on driving ability. The task force's research will cover areas such as identifying at-risk drivers, understanding age-related functional limitations, examining screening requirements, exploring remedial measures to help people drive safely longer, investigating alternative transportation options, and evaluating existing public education initiatives for at-risk drivers. The task force members will serve two-year terms without compensation but will be reimbursed for expenses, and they are required to report their findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature within one year of the act's effective date.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6426