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NY S01655
Bill
Status
1/11/2011
Primary Sponsor
John Sampson
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AI Summary
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Changes violation of leaving scene of accident resulting in personal injury from class B to class A misdemeanor, with minimum fine increased from $250 to $500 and maximum fine from $500 to $1,000
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Eliminates the separate penalty tier for subsequent violations of the license/insurance card failure provision
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Upgrades leaving scene causing serious physical injury from class E to class C felony, with fines of $1,000 to $5,000
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Maintains class D felony for leaving scene resulting in death, with fines of $2,000 to $5,000
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Takes effect November 1st following enactment
Legislative Description
Increases the penalty for leaving the scene of an accident where personal injury is involved without reporting such incident from a class B to a class A misdemeanor; increases the penalty for leaving the scene of an accident where personal injury resulted in death or serious physical injury from a class E to a class C felony; and increases fines therefor.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/21/2012