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NY A05101
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Khaleel Anderson
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AI Summary
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Requires the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to establish a uniform and comprehensive accident prevention course curriculum within one year, to be used by all sponsoring agencies, delivery agencies, and instructors statewide
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Mandates the uniform curriculum include at least 320 minutes of instruction with a certified instructor present, incorporating the National Safety Council's defensive driving course content plus intensive instruction on relevant Vehicle and Traffic Law provisions
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Requires biennial re-evaluation of the curriculum by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles in cooperation with the Commissioner of Education, with updates to be approved within 90 days of each review
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Establishes that drivers must complete the approved uniform accident prevention course to qualify for mandatory insurance premium reduction benefits under Insurance Law section 2336
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Authorizes development of a uniform completion certificate designed to prevent fraud and forgery, along with standardized instructor manuals and student workbooks for course participants
Legislative Description
Establishes Davina's driver accountability law which requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to establish a uniform curriculum for accident prevention courses for use by all sponsoring agencies, delivery agencies and instructors in this state; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/7/2026