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NY A04284
Bill
Status
2/2/2011
Primary Sponsor
Peter Rivera
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AI Summary
- Increases the surcharge for driving while intoxicated (DWI) convictions from $25 to $35, with the additional $10 directed to a new victims fund
- Establishes the New York State Victims of Drunk Driving Trust Fund to receive surcharge revenues collected statewide
- Allocates trust fund moneys in three equal parts: one-third to the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services for adolescent alcohol prevention programs in high-need communities, one-third to the Office of Victim Services for compensating DWI victims and their families, and one-third to local Special Traffic Options Program for Driving While Intoxicated (STOP DWI) initiatives
- Takes effect November 1 of the year following enactment and applies to offenses committed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Imposes an additional $10 surcharge upon every offense that is related to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol; all such money shall be deposited into the New York state victims of drunk driving trust fund; one-third of such monies shall be expended by the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services for adolescent alcohol abuse prevention programs in communities with the highest documented need for intervention; another one-third of such monies shall be expended by the crime victims board to compensate victims of alcohol related offenses and their families; the final one-third of such moneys shall be allocated to local stop DWI programs.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
9/4/2012