Bill > S07346

This bill modifies New York's vehicle and traffic law regarding conditional licenses for drivers with suspended licenses, specifically addressing the process for obtaining a conditional license after a 30-day suspension. Under the current law, a license holder could be issued a conditional license after a 30-day suspension, but the proposed change requires that the department can only issue a conditional license with the explicit consent of the court. The conditional license remains restricted from operating commercial motor vehicles, and the Department of Motor Vehicles will continue to establish the procedures for issuing such licenses. This change appears to add an additional layer of judicial oversight to the process of reinstating driving privileges for individuals who have had their licenses suspended, potentially making it more difficult to obtain a conditional license. The bill is set to take effect one year after becoming law, which provides time for legal and administrative systems to prepare for the new requirements.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7346