Bill > S07928

This bill amends the New York vehicle and traffic law to limit driver's license suspensions for individuals participating in certain treatment court programs. Specifically, the bill prevents the Department of Motor Vehicles from suspending a driver's license if the driver meets several conditions: they participated in a treatment court program recognized by the chief court administrator (such as drug treatment or mental health courts), pleaded guilty under a conditional plea agreement, successfully completed the treatment program and met all associated conditions, had their original guilty plea withdrawn and replaced with a plea to lesser charges, and had their license previously suspended upon the initial guilty plea with at least six months having passed since that initial plea. Treatment court programs are specialized court dockets that focus on rehabilitation and addressing underlying issues like substance abuse or mental health challenges, offering participants an alternative to traditional criminal prosecution. The bill aims to provide more flexibility and support for individuals who are actively working to address personal challenges and improve their circumstances through court-supervised treatment programs.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7928