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NY A06426
Bill
Status
3/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Alicia Hyndman
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AI Summary
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Defines "fit" for driver's license purposes as being deemed by a licensed physician to have the physical and mental capacity to operate a motor vehicle
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Requires applicants to submit proof of a physical examination by a licensed physician starting with their seventh license renewal application and for all subsequent renewals
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Establishes the "New York State Task Force on the Effects of Aging on Driving Ability" to study how aging affects driving and develop comprehensive licensing approaches
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Task force will consist of 7 members appointed by the governor, legislative leaders, and DMV commissioner, each serving two-year terms without compensation
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Task force must report findings and legislative recommendations to the governor and legislature within one year of the act's effective date
Legislative Description
Enhances the fitness and safety requirements for certain licensed individuals; establishes the "New York state task force on the effects of aging on driving ability".
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/7/2026