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NY A02703
Bill
Status
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carrie Woerner
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AI Summary
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Requires individuals convicted of alcohol-related driving offenses to install, maintain, and regularly use ignition interlock devices as a condition of probation or conditional discharge, strengthening existing requirements that only mandated installation and maintenance
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Prohibits license reinstatement after suspension or revocation unless the person provides proof of at least six continuous months of ignition interlock device compliance to the DMV commissioner
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Extends conditional licenses and hardship privileges restrictions to prohibit operation of taxicabs and any other motor vehicles used for transporting passengers for compensation, in addition to existing commercial vehicle restrictions
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Allows individuals with court-ordered ignition interlock devices to start their parked vehicle during license suspension or revocation periods to preserve battery life without penalty
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Directs the DMV commissioner to establish minimum standards and guidelines for proving compliance with continuous and regular use requirements of ignition interlock devices
Legislative Description
Requires proof of installation, maintenance and regular use of ignition interlock devices when use of such a device is ordered by a court; extends the period of suspension and revocation of a license until such proof is provided.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/7/2026