Bill > A06899

This bill establishes a statewide toll-free hotline run by the New York State Police that allows motorists and others to report drivers who appear to be operating vehicles under the influence of drugs or alcohol. When a report is made and leads to the arrest and subsequent conviction of a driver for driving under the influence (DUI), the person who made the report can receive a $100 reward from the criminal justice improvement account. To fund this program and related expenses, the bill imposes a mandatory $100 surcharge on individuals convicted of DUI-related misdemeanors or felonies. The surcharge will be collected by court clerks and deposited into the criminal justice improvement account. The bill includes provisions for how the surcharge will be collected, including from incarcerated individuals' funds or work release program earnings if a convicted person fails to pay. The hotline and reward program aim to encourage citizen participation in preventing drunk or drugged driving by providing a financial incentive for reporting potentially dangerous drivers. The bill will take effect on the first of November following its passage into law.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6899