NY A10691

Removes the "other good cause shown" exception that previously allowed courts to waive mandatory alcohol and drug rehabilitation program requirements when a defendant pleads guilty to a reduced charge under Vehicle and Traffic Law section 1192.

Makes attendance and completion of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program (established under section 1196) a mandatory condition of any guilty plea to a lesser charge when the original charge alleges a violation of subdivisions two, three, four, or four-a of section 1192.

Adds a new requirement that persons convicted of violating subdivision one of section 1192 (driving while ability impaired) must enter into and complete an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program conducted pursuant to section 1196.

Retains the existing waiver provision allowing courts to waive the rehabilitation requirement only when the defendant has already been required to enter into and complete an alcohol or drug treatment program from a prior screening or assessment.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.