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NY A06631
Bill
Status
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Chantel Jackson
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AI Summary
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Prohibits law enforcement officers from stopping drivers, bicyclists, or pedestrians solely for "secondary violations" including expired registration, broken headlights/taillights, excessive window tint, objects hanging from rearview mirrors, jaywalking, and parking infractions
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Prohibits stops based on outstanding warrants for unpaid fines or failure to appear for violation-level offenses
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Requires officers to inform individuals of their right to refuse a vehicle search by providing a written form in the person's native language, and prohibits using the smell of cannabis as justification for a vehicle search
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Makes evidence obtained from stops based solely on secondary violations or racially motivated stops inadmissible in court, allowing defendants to file motions to exclude such evidence
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Mandates law enforcement agencies begin collecting detailed traffic stop data by January 1, 2026, including perceived race, reason for stop, actions taken, and use of force, with annual reporting to the Division of Criminal Justice Services starting January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Restricts a law enforcement officer from initiating a traffic stop for certain violations of the vehicle and traffic law; provides for the suppression or exclusion of evidence obtained in violation of such provisions; relates to the duties of the division of criminal justice services making certain information pertaining to traffic stops public.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/7/2026