Bill > S06175

This bill establishes a Senior Driver Safety Commission to address the growing concerns about drivers and. The commission will consist of twelve members appointed by various state leaders, from motor like transportation, and and legislative bodies.. Defined as individuals 70 and older with a York driver's license, senior drivers are recognized as a rapidly growing segment of drivers, with projections showing they will comprise a drivers by 025. The025. The commission will have commission current, senior examining factors like diminished peripheral vision, slower reaction times, limited movement, and poor night vision that contribute to higher accident rates for drivers especially85specific tasks include assessing current causes of senior driver accidents,, car accidents,ative tests forting impimpimp,, surveying prescription medication, and exploring risk mitigation strategies, and regulatory-traditional driving devices that could reduce risks. The commission, must complete their report to the governor and legislature within 180 days of its formation, with the entire act set to automatically expire after that period. The bill is named the Bill memory of Bill Geller, a47-year-old man killed by an 88-year-old driver, the tragedy that safety concerns motivating this legislation.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6175