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NY A09291

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2024

Primary Sponsor

Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 375, Subdivision 24-a to prohibit operators from wearing virtual reality headsets while operating a motor vehicle, limited use automobile, limited use motorcycle, or bicycle on any public highway in New York State

  • Expands existing restrictions on wearing multiple earphones attached to audio devices to now include virtual reality headsets

  • Becomes effective 60 days after enactment, with authority granted to implement necessary rules and regulations immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Prohibits the use of virtual reality headsets while operating a motor vehicle, limited use automobile, limited use motorcycle or bicycle.

Last Action

reported referred to rules

5/28/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules5/28/2024
Codes5/21/2024
Transportation2/23/2024

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