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NY A00800

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sam Berger

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds a new category of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree (a class E felony) when a person drives with a suspended or revoked license and causes death or serious physical injury to another person

  • Currently, first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation requires either 10+ prior suspensions, DWI involvement, or 5+ suspensions from specific serious violations

  • Creates an exception to mandatory penalties if the license suspension was due to child support arrears or past-due tax liabilities that are satisfied before the court date

  • Takes effect on the first of November following enactment

Legislative Description

Provides that a person is guilty of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree when such person commits the offense of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree and causes the death or serious physical injury of another person.

Last Action

referred to transportation

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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