Bill > S07247

This bill makes several changes to New York state laws related to driving offenses and criminal procedures. First, it expands the definition of a "second felony offender" to include felonies defined in both the penal law and the vehicle and traffic law. The bill broadens the definition of "drug" to mean any drug or impairing substance, which could potentially affect how drugged driving cases are prosecuted. It mandates that a driver's license be suspended pending prosecution for individuals charged with driving while ability is impaired by drugs. The legislation also modifies criminal procedure law to include additional sections of the penal law related to assault and homicide offenses (specifically sections 125.12, 125.13, and 125.14) in cases where speedy trial rules might not apply. These changes appear aimed at strengthening legal responses to repeat driving offenders, particularly those involved in accidents or driving under the influence of drugs, by expanding definitions, increasing potential penalties, and providing more stringent legal mechanisms for prosecution and license suspension.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7247