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NY A06899
Bill
Status
3/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gary Pretlow
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AI Summary
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Requires the Division of State Police to establish and operate a toll-free statewide hotline for reporting drivers suspected of operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol
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Provides a $100 reward to individuals whose reports to the hotline lead to the apprehension and subsequent conviction of a drunk or drugged driver
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Imposes a mandatory $100 surcharge on all misdemeanor or felony convictions under Vehicle and Traffic Law section 1192 (DWI/DWAI offenses), in addition to existing penalties
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Directs surcharge revenue to the criminal justice improvement account, which will fund the hotline operations and reward payments
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Allows collection of unpaid surcharges from incarcerated individuals' funds or work release earnings if the convicted person fails to pay before imprisonment
Legislative Description
Authorizes a statewide toll free hotline run by the state police with reward for reporting conduct of drivers leading to conviction of the crime of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; imposes an additional surcharge upon conviction of all criminally drunk or drugged drivers to fund expenses and rewards.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/7/2026